Fibromyalgia literally means muscle fiber pain. However, the clinical picture goes far beyond pain in the soft the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, fascia). Sleep disorders, chronic exhaustion, concentration problems and many other symptoms are often accompanying symptoms. Despite severe symptoms in some cases, there is no evidence in the blood count or in examinations using imaging techniques such as X-ray, magnetic resonance magnetic resonance tomography or ultrasound. Often the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is often only made once all other physical diseases that could explain the pain have been ruled out. could explain the pain.

The exact causes of fibromyalgia are not known but it is assumed that a combination of genetic, neurobiological and psychosocial factors may play a role. Traumatic events, infections or certain genetic predispositions could also play a role.