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Fibromyalgia physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

A physical examination helps to not only confirm the diagnosis of fibromyalgia but also to rule out other systemic diseases. A careful physical examination also helps to identify associated conditions. The tender-point examination is the most important aspect of the physical examination because other aspects of the examination are typically normal in fibromyalgia patients.[1]

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Physical examination helps to not only to confirm the diagnosis of fibromyalgia but also to rule out other systemic diseases. A careful physical examination also helps to identify associated conditions. The tender-point examination is the most important aspect of the physical examination because other aspects of the examination are typically normal in fibromyalgia patients.[1]

General appearance

  • Patient looks tired

Musculoskeletal

  • Multiple tender points

Neurological

Extremities

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kia S, Choy E (2017). “Update on Treatment Guideline in Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Focus on Pharmacology”. Biomedicines. 5 (2). doi:10.3390/biomedicines5020020. PMID 28536363.

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