5 Risk Factors Of Fibromyalgia
As you would probably know, fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome; chronic meaning that the syndrome is long-lasting, normally a lifelong illness. Fibromyalgia does not do damage to joints or cause inflammation, although it is considered an arthritis related condition. In fact, Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic condition for it causes pain in soft tissue and joints.
To be clear, although there are many theories, a consensus about any one specific cause of Fibromyalgia does not exist. Researchers and physicians believe that a combination of factors working in concert play a role in the existence of Fibromyalgia.
The 5 Major Risk Factors
Contributing factors may include:
• Central nervous systems issues
• Repetitive injuries
• Rheumatoid arthritis and/or Lupus
• Traumatic physical or psychological episode (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Family history can make one more vulnerable to developing the syndrome.
Besides the above causes, other risk factors include gender—women are ten times more likely to develop the syndrome—and age—Fibromyalgia is more commonly diagnosed between 20 and 50 years old. Furthermore, sleep disorders have been seen as both a symptom and a possible cause of Fibromyalgia. Patients who suffer from sleep disorders as restless leg syndrome or sleep apnea have increased risk of having Fibromyalgia.
Source : http://healthiculture.com/fibromyalgia/newsletter/riskfactors/causes-1.php
