| چکیده انگلیسی مقاله |
Fibromyalgia (FM), a complex chronic pain syndrome affecting 5% of the global population, has a multifactorial etiology involving genetic, neuroendocrine, and environmental factors. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new insights into FM, with emerging evidence showing that COVID-19 survivors may develop FM-like symptoms, raising the possibility of an overlap with post-viral syndromes. Studies indicate that nearly one-third of post-COVID patients meet FM criteria, with factors like obesity and male gender influencing susceptibility. Additionally, the heightened anxiety associated with COVID-19 exacerbates FM symptoms, suggesting the role of psychological stress. Recognizing FM in the context of long-term COVID-19 can inform treatment strategies, particularly with insights from rheumatology, which may enhance patient outcomes. This research intersection underscores an urgent need for comprehensive studies to clarify the impact of viral infections on chronic pain syndromes, potentially refining the management and classification of FM. |
| نویسندگان مقاله |
| Raheleh Rafaiee
Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
| Hamed Ghazvini
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
| Seyeh Hamzeh Hosseini
Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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