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Fibromyalgia
Diagnosis is difficult and frequently missed because symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague and generalized. Coexisting nerve and muscle disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis , spinal arthritis, or Lyme disease may further complicate the diagnostic p...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Fibromyalgia
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia requires a history of a least 3 months of widespread pain, and pain and tenderness in at least 11 of 18 tender-point sites. These tender-point sites include fibrous tissue or muscles of the: Arms (elbows; Buttocks; Chest;...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2009
Fibromyalgia
Diagnosis is difficult, and the disease may be overlooked because symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague and general. In addition, fibromyalgia may mimic symptoms of other diseases and conditions. Support staff should question the patient regarding sl...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Fibromyalgia
Diagnosis is difficult and frequently missed because symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague and generalized. Coexisting nerve and muscle disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis , spinal arthritis, or Lyme disease may further complicate the diagnostic p...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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