Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

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CFS or Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms are the basis for defining and diagnosing the disease. CFS is a disabling chronic illness defined by Fukuda et al. 1994 as being a combination of symptoms and those symptoms in certain conditions.

Other Problems Ruled Out First

Since there are numerous medical conditions that produce similar symptoms CFS / ME, a doctor will want to rule out the following.

Theses include viral illnesses, glandular fevers, anemia, low thyroid, function, uncontrolled diabetes, severe asthma, chronic lung disease, heart disease, heart failure, tuberculosis, and depression. If not these, then the symptoms of chronic fatigue need to be considered.

Diagnosed with CFS / ME requires individuals having four or more of the following symptoms.

• sore throat
• lymph node pain
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• postexertional malaise
• headaches of a new or different type
• memory and concentration difficulties
• unrefreshing sleep

The symptoms must persist at least 6 months or more months. The symptoms must be of new or definite onset, with no relief realized from rest or sleep. The symptoms can not be the result of current physical or mental exertion.

The symptoms must results in substantial decrease in work, social, and personal activities.

The Fukuda et al. case definition (above) is still widely used to diagnose CFS / ME, there are others who have identified difficulties this definition pose to both cliniciansand researchers.

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