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Which condition needs to be excluded before diagnosing fibromyalgia?
Which condition needs to be excluded before diagnosing fibromyalgia?
- Arthritis
- Rheumatic disease (correct)
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
What are common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, as mentioned in the text?
What are common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, as mentioned in the text?
- Weight loss and fever
- Digestive issues and skin rashes
- Fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment (correct)
- Joint pain and swelling
What is the key criterion for diagnosing fibromyalgia according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria?
What is the key criterion for diagnosing fibromyalgia according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria?
- Presence of fatigue and sleep disturbance
- Muscular weakness
- Impairment of cognitive domains
- Widespread pain for at least 3 months at predefined tender points (correct)
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Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
- Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and hypothyroidism, need to be excluded before diagnosing fibromyalgia.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- Common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia include widespread muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties.
2010 American College of Rheumatology Criteria
- The key criterion for diagnosing fibromyalgia according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria is widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body, lasting for at least three months.
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