Undergraduate Certificate in Fibromyalgia Diagnosis · Topic Diagram

Fibromyalgia Pathophysiology

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  root((Fibromyalgia Pathophysiology))
    Central Sensitization
      Wind up phenomenon
      Reduced pain thresholds
    Glial Activation
      Microglial cytokine
      Astrocyte excitability
    Autonomic Dysfunction
      HRV reduction
      High sympathetic tone
    HPA Axis Dysfunction
      Cortisol rhythm change
      Stress induced pain

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  root((Fibromyalgia Pathophysiology))
    Central Sensitization
      Wind up phenomenon
      Reduced pain thresholds
    Glial Activation
      Microglial cytokine
      Astrocyte excitability
    Autonomic Dysfunction
      HRV reduction
      High sympathetic tone
    HPA Axis Dysfunction
      Cortisol rhythm change
      Stress induced pain

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