The symptoms and signs of Chronic fatigue syndrome are: chronic severe fatigue for at least six months not caused by any disease and other symptoms such as cognitive impairment, muscle pain, joint pains, new types of headaches, tender lymph nodes, sore throat, non-refreshed sleep and depression after exercise, that occur at the same time or after the occurrence of severe fatigue.
Treatment is treating the symptoms patients show. The prognosis for CFS in adults is only fair to poor; children have a better prognosis with treatment. A healthy lifestyle is the usual advice given.
To be diagnosed the patient must have both of the following: have severe chronic fatigue for six months or longer with other known medical condition. They must have four or more of the following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain. These symptoms include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cough, diarrhea, nausea, night sweats, jaw stiffness and pain, muscle stiffness and pain, double vision, and panic attacks, anxiety, and depression.
There is no laboratory test that can give a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome, and there are no physical signs in particular to identify Chronic fatigue syndrome. Consequently, the disease is diagnosed by excluding all other diseases that may cause the symptoms listed above. It is not unusual for patients to undergo an extensive battery of tests to rule out other diseases before a patient is determined to have Chronic fatigue syndrome.
There is no laboratory test that can give a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome, and there are no physical signs in particular to identify Chronic fatigue syndrome. Consequently, the disease is diagnosed by excluding all other diseases that may cause the symptoms listed above. It is not unusual for patients to undergo an extensive battery of tests to rule out other diseases before a patient is determined to have Chronic fatigue syndrome.
In addition, four symptoms of the symptoms listed above the condition must have persisted or recurred for six or more consecutive months. The symptoms must have occurred at the same time or after severe chronic fatigue appeared, but not before.
Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief. Some treatment includes Antidepressants Many people who have chronic fatigue syndrome are also depressed. And low doses of some antidepressants also can help improve sleep and relieve pain. Sleeping pills, if avoiding caffeine does not help you get better rest at night, your doctor might suggest trying prescription sleep aids.
The most effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be psychotherapy with a light exercise program. Starting slowly with a 30 minute workout; your strength and endurance will improve as you gradually increase the intensity of your exercise over time.
Psychotherapy; Talking with a therapist can help you find options to work around some of the limitations of chronic fatigue syndrome.
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