Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and increased sensitivity to touch. Patients often experience persistent aching throughout the body, along with fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating.

Symptoms may fluctuate in intensity and can be difficult to manage. Unlike inflammatory or degenerative joint disorders, fibromyalgia does not cause structural damage to joints or muscles. It is believed to involve changes in how the central nervous system processes pain signals.

Because routine imaging and laboratory tests are often normal, diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation and symptom history.