The prevalence of fibromyalgia among school children in kalubia
Joint Authors
Fudah, Ali
Sulayman, Yasir A.
Hashaad, Nashwa E.
Said, Iman
Fawzi, Mahmud
Source
Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Issue
Vol. 41, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.135-138, 4 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Aim of the work : This study aimed to determine the prevalence of juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (JFMS) among school children in Kalubia.
Patients and methods : This is a cross-sectional study conducted on school children in Kalubia governorate in January 2012 to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome among school children.
A total of 2000 children attending on the days of our visits were recruited from (a) primary and (b) preparatory schools.
JFMS was diagnosed according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) revised criteria 2010.
Results : We found that the prevalence of fibromyalgia among students in Kalubia governorate was 1.25 %.
Widespread pain and fatigue were found in all JFMS cases (100 %), muscle stiffness was found in 14 cases (56 %), and decreased physical activity in 12 cases (48 %).
Migraine was detected in 13 cases (52 %), whereas sleep disturbance was present in 10 cases (40 %).
Also, depression was found in 10 cases (40 %) and anxiety in two cases (8 %).
Irritable bowel symptom was detected in five cases (20 %), but both weight fluctuation and atypical chest pain were recorded in one case (4 %).
Conclusion : Pediatricians and other health providers should suspect JFMS in children suffering from pain, fatigue, and heat and exercise intolerance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fudah, Ali& Sulayman, Yasir A.& Hashaad, Nashwa E.& Said, Iman& Fawzi, Mahmud. 2014. The prevalence of fibromyalgia among school children in kalubia. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation،Vol. 41, no. 3, pp.135-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-520290
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fudah, Ali…[et al.]. The prevalence of fibromyalgia among school children in kalubia. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Vol. 41, no. 3 (2014), pp.135-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-520290
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fudah, Ali& Sulayman, Yasir A.& Hashaad, Nashwa E.& Said, Iman& Fawzi, Mahmud. The prevalence of fibromyalgia among school children in kalubia. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. 2014. Vol. 41, no. 3, pp.135-138.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-520290
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
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Record ID
BIM-520290