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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452854803321

Autore

Choy Ernest

Titolo

Fibromyalgia syndrome [[electronic resource] /] / Ernest Choy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2009

ISBN

0-19-960725-7

1-283-58241-4

9786613894861

0-19-157555-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (88 p.)

Collana

Oxford rheumatology library

Disciplina

616.742

Soggetti

Fibromyalgia

Rheumatism

Electronic books.

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

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1 How to diagnose fibromyalgia syndrome; 2 Epidemiology and healthcare burden of fibromyalgia syndrome; 3 Pathophysiology in fibromyalgia syndrome; 4 Assessing fibromyalgia syndrome; 5 Management of fibromyalgia syndrome; 6 Quick practical guides; 7 Case studies; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

Sommario/riassunto

Fibromyalgia is a common condition affecting 2-4% of the population. It is characterised by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Due to the absence of objective diagnostic tests and an overlap with other conditions there is often a signifcant delay in diagnosis. It is therefore vital that clinicians can recognise the condition and diagnose early to avoid anxiety and frustration for the patient. This concise practical pocketbook helps rheumatologists and general practitioners to diagnose patients and best manage patients with fibromyalgia.