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...
Causes
The exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is unknown. Some researchers suspect it may be caused by a virus, suc...
Tests
Physical examination may confirm the fever, lymph node tenderness, lymph node swelling, or other symptoms. The throat m...
Treatments
There is currently no treatment that has been proven to be effective in curing CFS. Instead, the symptoms are treated. ...
Drugs
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome : Drugs.
Supplements
Fluoride is a potentially toxic substance and should be avoided.
Alternative Therapies
  • Acupuncture
  • Alexander Technique
  • Chiropractic manipulation
Risk Factors
  • EBV Infection
  • Human Herpes Virus 8 Infection
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
Complications
Social isolation caused by fatigue; Lifestyle restrictions (some people are so fatigued that they are essentially disab...
Prevention
Because the cause of CFS is not known, there are no recommendations for preventing the disorder.
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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