Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Identifying Its Signs & Symptoms

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Identifying Its Signs
Symptoms
Dr. Peter Dobie
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Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as CFS is a
disease, condition or disorder which is
characterised by intense fatigue or tiredness
which fails to end even after proper rest, and
physicians fail to explain the situation through
an underlying medical condition. Chronic fatigue
syndrome may also be referred by some physicians
as systemic exertion intolerance disorder (SEID)
or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
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The reason behind the occurrence of chronic
fatigue syndrome isnt properly understood. Some
researches incorporate a viral infection,
psychological strain, or a mixture of reasons.
Since not a single reason has been recognized,
and because a number of other diseases show
similar indicators, it becomes quite hard to
diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.   You will
find no tests or assessments for CFS, so your
physician will have to rule out other causes for
your constant fatigue. This is the reason that
you should only visit an expert doctor to get
treatment for chronic fatigue.
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In the past chronic fatigue was considered as a
controversial condition and many physicians
failed to identify its presence. However, things
have changed drastically and now CFS is a
recognised medical disorder. Anyone can get
affected by CFS, regardless of which age group
they belong or healthy theyre.   However,
chronic fatigue is more prevalent among people
who have 40 years of age, especially women.
Chronic fatigue syndrome treatment should only be
done by an experienced doctor who holds the
knowledge to successfully diagnose and cure the
patient suffering from CFS.
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• What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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• The exact reason for CFS is still unknown.
  Scientists and experts state that viruses, weak
  immune system, hypertension, low blood pressure,
  and hormonal imbalances can be some of the major
  reasons behind this medical condition. In some
  cases, theres also a possibility that some
  individuals are genetically predisposed to
  develop chronic fatigue syndrome.

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• What Exactly Are The Signs Symptoms Of Chronic
  Fatigue?
• The signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue differ
  with every individual and largely depends upon
  the severity on the disorder. Fatigue is the most
  common sign of CFS and it is harsh enough to
  trouble you excessively, hampering your routine
  and lifestyle. Theres a high chance that youre
  suffering from chronic fatigue, if you feel
  constant fatigue and tiredness for at least six
  months, also this fatigue and tiredness fails to
  go away even with proper bed rest. Apart from
  fatigue and tiredness, other symptoms should also
  be present to determine whether you have CFS or
  not.

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• Some other signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue
  are
• Muscle pain
• Regular headaches
• Recurrent sore throat
• Chronic insomnia
• Joint pain without swelling
• Feeling unrefreshed even after proper sleep
• Lack of memory or concentration

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