Sharma Nalini, Sharma Shri R, Synmon Baiakmenlang, Jain Ayush
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Department of Neurology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (Autonomous Institute, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India), Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
J Family Med Prim Care. 2025 Mar;14(3):888-893. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1174_24. Epub 2025 Mar 25.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The existence of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has been debated, yet it is frequently encountered by primary care physicians and contributes to the high patient volume in neurology clinics. In India, detailed studies on fibromyalgia (FM) are lacking. This study was designed to assess the prevalence, clinical profile, and treatment outcomes of FMS in a neurology department of a government hospital in Northeast India. DESIGN: Hospital-based prospective observational study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included adult patients aged 18 years and above attending the neurology outpatient department (OPD) who met the 2016 revision of the 2010/2011 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) FM criteria. A total of 942 FM patients underwent systematic neurological examinations, and their neurological symptoms were assessed with a standardized questionnaire. In-depth interviews were conducted, and demographic data, clinical profiles, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Patients were followed up for 6 months. RESULTS: Of 6,784 patients screened, 942 were diagnosed with FM, yielding a prevalence rate of 13.9%. The majority were female (90.9%). Homemakers and those in physically demanding jobs were more frequently affected. Cognitive behavioral therapy was provided to 59.9% of patients, while NSAIDs were given to 53.8% for symptomatic relief. At 6-month follow-up, 88.9% of patients reported significant improvement. CONCLUSION: The study reveals a substantial burden of fibromyalgia among neurology outpatients in Northeast India, particularly affecting females and those in physically demanding jobs. Early diagnosis and an integrated treatment approach are crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
背景与目的:纤维肌痛综合征(FMS)的存在一直存在争议,但基层医疗医生经常遇到该病症,且导致神经科诊所的患者数量居高不下。在印度,缺乏关于纤维肌痛(FM)的详细研究。本研究旨在评估印度东北部一家政府医院神经科中FMS的患病率、临床特征及治疗效果。 设计:基于医院的前瞻性观察研究。 材料与方法:该研究纳入了年龄在18岁及以上、就诊于神经科门诊(OPD)且符合2016年修订的2010/2011美国风湿病学会(ACR)FM标准的成年患者。共有942例FM患者接受了系统的神经学检查,并用标准化问卷评估了他们的神经症状。进行了深入访谈,并记录了人口统计学数据、临床特征及治疗效果。对患者进行了6个月的随访。 结果:在6784例筛查患者中,942例被诊断为FM,患病率为13.9%。大多数为女性(90.9%)。家庭主妇和从事体力要求高工作的人更易受影响。59.9%的患者接受了认知行为疗法,53.8%的患者使用了非甾体抗炎药以缓解症状。在6个月的随访中,88.9%的患者报告有显著改善。 结论:该研究揭示了印度东北部神经科门诊患者中纤维肌痛的负担较重,尤其影响女性和从事体力要求高工作的人。早期诊断和综合治疗方法对于改善患者预后和生活质量至关重要。
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