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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Learning Center

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Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition of prolonged and severe tiredness or weariness (fatigue) that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other conditions. To be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome...

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Symptoms
Symptoms of CFS are similar to those of most common viral infections (muscle aches, headache, and fatigue), often devel...
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Causes
The exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is unknown. Some researchers suspect it may be caused by a virus, suc...
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Tests
Physical examination may confirm the fever, lymph node tenderness, lymph node swelling, or other symptoms. The throat m...
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Treatments
There is currently no treatment that has been proven to be effective in curing CFS. Instead, the symptoms are treated. ...
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Drugs
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome : Drugs.
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Supplements
Fluoride is a potentially toxic substance and should be avoided.
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Alternative Therapies
  • Acupuncture
  • Alexander Technique
  • Chiropractic manipulation
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Risk Factors
  • EBV Infection
  • Human Herpes Virus 8 Infection
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Complications
Social isolation caused by fatigue; Lifestyle restrictions (some people are so fatigued that they are essentially disab...
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Prevention
Because the cause of CFS is not known, there are no recommendations for preventing the disorder.
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience persistent, severe fatigue, with or without ot...
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