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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300235103321

Titolo

Fibromyalgia [[electronic resource] ] : Clinical Guidelines and Treatments / / edited by Erin Lawson, MD, Mark S. Wallace, MD

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-15820-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (198 p.)

Disciplina

610

616.0472

616.8

Soggetti

Pain medicine

Neurology 

Family medicine

Pain Medicine

Neurology

General Practice / Family Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- The Epidemiology and Prevalence of Fibromyalgia -- Fibromyalgia Diagnosis -- Etiology -- Prognosis -- Lifestyle Modification and Fibromyalgia -- Psychological Treatment for Fibromyalgia -- Medications -- Adjuvant Treatments for Fibromyalgia -- Utilizing Clinical Treatments with a Limited Evidence Base -- Treatment of Special Groups: Children, Pregnant, Elderly and Mentally-disabled -- Emerging Developments -- Nutrition.

Sommario/riassunto

This practical text provides a clinical overview of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment for fibromyalgia.  Current evidence-based treatments and guidelines are emphasized along with lifestyle modification suggestions for the patient.  Also included is a review of current literature, research and emerging developments on this prevalent pain syndrome.  A range of healthcare specialties, including pain management, rheumatology, neurology, internal medicine and family practice, will find this comprehensive guide to be a valuable resource to



their routine treatment of fibromyalgia and improve patient's quality of life. .