tension myalgia

Rheumatology A term that encompasses the largely incorrect, or inadequate terms of fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and myofascial pain syndrome. See Fibromyalgia.

tension myalgia

A term sometimes used to describe fibromyalgia, fibrositis, or myofascial pain.

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TABLE Differential diagnosis for pelvic pain Organ system Differential diagnosis Musculoskeletal * Abdominal wall pain * Pelvic floor * Myofascial pain tension myalgia * Fibromyalgia * Osteitis pubis * Coccydynia * Levator ani syndrome * Abdominal wall hernia Urologic * Interstitial cystitis * Nephrolithiasis Gastrointestinal * Inflammatory * Chronic bowel disease constipation * Irritable bowel disease * Chronic * Chronic constipation pseudo-obstruction Psychologic * Sexual abuse history * Depression * Opiate dependency * Somatization Gynecologic * Fibroid uterus * Adenomyosis (excluding * Ovarian remnant * Pelvic adhesion endometriosis) syndrome * Pelvic inflammatory disease

Deep infiltrating endometriosis: Evaluation and management: Deep endometriosis is successfully diagnosed with clinical signs and symptoms and specific MRI or TVUS protocols, and treatment options are available to relieve pain and optimize outcomes

Since William Gowers first described the condition in 1904, it has been called fibrositis, fibromyositis, myofibrositis, muscular rheumatism, tension myalgia, myalgia, rheumatic myositis, and myelogelosis.

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There is no evidence of pelvic floor tension myalgia. She has weak pelvic muscle strength.

When is her pelvic pressure and bulge due to Pouch of Douglas hernia? Your patient reports symptoms similar to pelvic organ prolapse, but prolapse is not the problem. These authors offer how to make an accurate diagnosis

Treatment of uterine pathology usually entails medical or surgical intervention, whereas pelvic floor tension myalgia is treated with physical therapy and biofeedback.

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