Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Fibromyalgia causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not known. Common trigers of fibromyalgia include is unknown physical or emotional trauma, abnormal pain response (areas in the brain that are responsible for pain may react differently in fibromyalgia patients), sleep disturbances, or infection, such as a virus, although no specific viruses have been identified as a triger of fibromyalgia.[1][2]
References
References
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