Fibromyalgia

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a general and chronic symptom that causes substantial physical pain and mental distress in a person. Fibromyalgia symptoms are often mistaken with those of joint inflammation, or arthritis. To make it clear, unlike arthritis, fibromyalgia is not known to cause inflamed and damaged joints and muscles. Fibromyalgia is viewed as a rheumatic disorder or in simple words, one that causes pain in the soft tissue or myofascial pain.

According to the research data from the NIAMS, which is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, over five million adults belonging to the age of 18 years or over in USA experience fibromyalgia, and what's surprising is that over 80% to 90% of fibromyalgia patients are women. Fibromyalgia induces extreme pain, tirelessness, and other discomforts. Well, make a note that the symptoms of fibromyalgia may look like those of arthritis, though, it affects soft tissues, not joints.

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

• pain in the jaw and stiffness
• extensive pain
• persistent headache
• strain and tiredness in the muscles of the face and fibrous tissues place around.
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• stiff muscles and joints in the morning
• abnormal sleep patterns
• fatigue
• excruciating menstrual periods
• enhanced sensitivity towards cold and heat
• restless leg syndrome (RLS)
• numbness in the feet and hands
• issues with memory and reduced concentration

Fibromyalgia can also show the following symptoms:

• constant nausea
• issues with vision
• heightened weight
• feeling of dizziness
• urinary and pelvic problems
• symptoms similar to cold and flu
• anxiety and depression
• certain skin related issues
• chest issues
• difficulty in breathing

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Back in the day, medical health practitioners used to check 18 distinct points on an individual's body to observe how many of the points were hurting on applying the pressure. According to the current guidelines, the doctor isn't required to perform a tender point examination. Instead, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be attested if an individual has widespread pain for more than three months in a row without any known medical condition that could induce pain.

Blood Test -

We lack laboratory test that can be used to validate a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, yet. A medical care practitioner may require to cancel off any other disorder that may show similar symptoms.

Your blood tests shall include:

• Checking rheumatoid factors
• Measuring comprehensive blood count

Fibromyalgia Treatment and  Cost in India

Careful medical attention is required as fibromyalgia may become hard to control and manage. Note that fibromyalgia is not a disease; it is a syndrome and that every affected individual shall experience a diverse set of symptoms, and require a different type of treatment plan accordingly.

Compiling most common treatments, your treatment may include:

• Sessions of psychotherapy
• Necessary chiropractic care
• Recommended exercise program
• Sessions of acupuncture
• Therapy for modifying behaviour
• Suggested massage for the body
• Proper physical therapy
• Anti-depressants of low dosage, although they are not the primary way of treatment of fibromyalgia, people are required to visit their medical practitioners to administer a comprehensive treatment plan that covers everything and provides the optimum results.

Drugs

According to the underlying causes and symptoms, drugs may be recommended to treat your fibromyalgia.

Exercise

A blend of aerobic exercise and resistance training, or strength training, will be recommended to you to reduce the tenderness and stiffness.

The cost of treating fibromyalgia in India depends upon the cause and symptoms and may vary from doctor to doctor across India.

Health Insurance in India

With the current advancement in the healthcare sector, treatments of various disorders are now available in India, but, the prices have gone up drastically. As the cost of private hospitalization has risen excessively over the years, purchasing a well-suited health insurance policy for shielding yourself and your family has become crucial.

In times of sickness, hospitalization usually digs a hole in your pockets and eats up all the savings. Well, all of this can be quickly taken care of by purchasing a health insurance policy by paying a small amount of annual premium.

A comprehensive health insurance policy covers payments made towards consultation fees of the doctor, charges towards costly medical tests, ambulance charges, pre and post-hospitalization recovery expenses to a certain extent. You can also avail cashless treatment at a wide range of hospitals across India.

Other Diseases

Unsuited work-life balance, fast-paced life, and improper diet have made today's life difficult. The unhygienic lives of people in India have made India a host to various diseases. The rate at which the conditions are spreading in India is disturbing.

Some of those diseases are:

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Digestive issues
• Respiratory problems
• Mental stress
• Tumour
• Gastro-intestinal disorders