Fibromyalgia syndrome [electronic resource] / Ernest Choy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Choy, Ernest.

Series:

Oxford rheumatology library.

Oxford rheumatology library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fibromyalgia.

Rheumatism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (88 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-174013-6

0-19-960725-7

1-283-58241-4

9786613894861

0-19-157555-0

OCLC:

801363659