Síndrome de fibromialgia y astenia crónica

Abstract

espanolEl sindrome de fibromialgia (FM) se caracteriza por un estado doloroso cronico, generalizado, con respuestas aumentadas a estimulos percibidos como nociceptivos, y sintomas somaticos que los pacientes localizan, sobre todo, en el aparato locomotor, sin alteraciones organicas demostrables. Es la causa mas comun de dolor musculoesqueletico cronico en la poblacion, con una prevalencia del 2%-3% de la poblacion general, siendo su etiologia desconocida. El diagnostico de la FM es exclusivamente clinico, descartando otra razon medica aparente que justifique dichos sintomas. Es una enfermedad dificil de tratar, de forma que hasta la fecha actual ningun tratamiento farmacologico ha demostrado una eficacia suficiente para aliviar los sintomas de la enfermedad. EnglishFibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is characterised by a chronic generalised state of pain, with increased response to stimuli perceived as nociceptive, along with somatic symptoms that patients locate mainly in the locomotor system, without verifiable organic alterations. It is the most common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Its prevalence is about 2%-3% in the general population and its aetiology is unknown. Diagnosis is completely clinical, excluding other apparent medical reasons that would justify the symptoms. The disease is difficult to treat, so no drug treatment has to date shown sufficient efficacy to relieve the symptoms of the condition.