| Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that was | | | | human herpesvirus. |
| first named in the 1980s. Even now, as increasing | | | | Dysfunction in the immune system. |
| numbers of people are being diagnosed with CFS, | | | | Mild chronic low blood pressure (hypotension). |
| many people inside and outside the health | | | | History of allergies. |
| professions still doubt its existence or maintain | | | | Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
| that it's a psychological ailment. People previously | | | | Some Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome : |
| healthy and full of energy may experience a | | | | Headache. |
| variety of symptoms, including extreme fatigue, | | | | Muscle and joint aches. |
| weakness and headaches as well as difficulty | | | | Persistent fatigue. |
| concentrating and painful joints, muscles and | | | | Fatigue from exertion. |
| lymph nodes. Typically CFS follows a viral infection | | | | Intermittent fatigue. |
| (e.g. cold or viral stomach bug), and is sometimes | | | | Tiredness. |
| found after mononucleosis infections. Non-specific | | | | Fatigue. |
| symptoms of fatigue , tiredness , exhaustion , | | | | Tender lymph nodes. |
| and aches make CFS difficult to diagnose and | | | | Inability to concentrate. |
| similar to other conditions such as lupus , multiple | | | | Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
| sclerosis , fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. People | | | | Adjusting your daily routine so that you have |
| with CFS are often unable to perform normally at | | | | regular sleep patterns can help. |
| work and home because of their long-term | | | | Over the counter painkillers can help to ease |
| fatigue and problems with short-term memory. | | | | muscle and joint pain and headaches. Stronger |
| The hallmark symptoms of CFS are | | | | painkillers can also be prescribed by your GP, |
| overwhelming fatigue and weakness that make it | | | | although they should only be for short-term use. |
| extremely difficult to perform routine and daily | | | | Medications to treat anxiety (antianxiety drugs) |
| tasks, like getting out of bed, dressing, and eating. | | | | Antidepressants can be useful for people who |
| The illness can severely affect school, work, and | | | | have depression with CFS. |
| leisure activities, and cause physical and emotional | | | | Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may identify |
| symptoms that can last for months or even | | | | the thoughts and feelings causing certain |
| years. | | | | behaviour, and help you develop new ways of |
| Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | | | | coping. It's one of the most effective treatments |
| The common Causes of Chronic Fatigue | | | | for CFS. |
| Syndrome : | | | | Pacing is an important way of controlling |
| Changes in the levels of hormones produced in | | | | symptoms. It means finding a balance between |
| the hypothalamus, pituitary glands or adrenal | | | | activity and rest, and avoiding large bursts of |
| glands. | | | | exercise that may set you back. Learning how to |
| Iron deficiency anemia. | | | | make the most of your energy can help to |
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). | | | | increase the amount you can do. |
| Virus infection, such as Epstein-Barr virus or | | | | Medications to reduce pain, discomfort, and fever. |