Causes of Fibromyalgia

Cause of Fibromyalgia: Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers have several theories about what triggers the disease. Some scientists believe that the syndrome may result from an injury or trauma. This injury may affect the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia may be associated with changes in muscle metabolism, such as decreased blood flow, causing fatigue and decreased strength. Others believe the syndrome may be triggered by an infectious agent such as a virus in susceptible people, but no such agent has been identified. ¹

Triggers list for Fibromyalgia: The list of triggers mentioned in source as possible causal factors for Fibromyalgia includes:

Stress
Trauma
Cold exposure
Damp exposure
Muscle injury
Viral infection

Cause details for Fibromyalgia: Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers have several theories about causes or triggers of the disease. Some scientists believe that the syndrome may be caused by an injury or traumThis injury may affect the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia may be associated with changes in muscle metabolism, such as decreased blood flow, causing fatigue and decreased strength. Others believe the syndrome may be triggered by an infectious agent such as a virus in susceptible people, but no such agent has been identified. ²

Fibromyalgia as a symptom: Conditions listing Fibromyalgia as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Fibromyalgia. The list of conditions listing Fibromyalgia as a symptom in our database includes:

Gulf War syndrome

Causes of Fibromyalgia: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Fibromyalgia:

Fibroymalia is an underdiagnosed condition which is finally gaining recognition

Related information for causes of Fibromyalgia: Further relevant information on causes of Fibromyalgia may be found in the risk factors for Fibromyalgia and underlying causes of Fibromyalgia.

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Fibromyalgia Research Challenges and Opportunities: NIAMS
2. excerpt from Fibromyalgia: NWHIC

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