Fibromyalgia risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of fibromyalgia include stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),injuries from repetitive stress on a joint such as frequent knee bending, illness (such as viral infections), or obesity. Family history is also a common risk factor.[1]

Risk Factors

The possible risk factors for fibromyalgia include: [1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Clauw DJ (2014). "Fibromyalgia: a clinical review". JAMA. 311 (15): 1547–55. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.3266. PMID 24737367.