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Disease Details

Chronic fatigue syndrome
Disease Type Mental Health Disorders
Description

Chronic fatigue syndrome causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest , and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition.

Causes

• a viral or bacterial infection
• problems with the immune system
• an imbalance of hormones
• psychiatric problems, such as stress and emotional trauma
Some people are thought to be more susceptible to the condition because of their genes, as the condition is more common in some families.
More research is needed to confirm exactly what causes the condition.

Symptoms

For CFS to be diagnosed, a significantly reduced ability to perform your usual daily activities with fatigue must last for at least six months. It must not be curable with bed rest.

feeling unrefreshed after a night’s sleep

insomnia

loss of memory

reduced concentration

dizzyness

muscle pain

headache

Treatments

Some of the main treatments include:
• cognitive behavioral therapy
• a structured exercise programmer called graded exercise therapy
• medication to control pain, nausea and sleeping problems
Most people improve over time, although some people don't make a full recovery. It's also likely there will be periods when symptoms get better or worse.

reduce coffee intake

sleep routine

meditation

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