Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition
that causes severe fatigue which interferes with the ability to
participate in normal work, recreation, or social activities. Fatigue
caused by chronic fatigue syndrome does not substantially improve
with rest. Persons with chronic fatigue syndrome may also suffer
symptoms including sleep problems, a decreased ability to think
clearly and concentrate, memory problems, fever, headaches, muscle
and joint pain, sore throat, and tender glands in the neck or armpits.
Ordinary activities and light exertion become exhausting, and can
make symptoms worse.
The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown.
Chronic fatigue syndrome has been known to appear viral or bacterial
infection, but there is no clear supportive evidence to a cause-and-effect
relationship between infectious diseases and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Other theories on possible causes of chronic fatigue syndrome point
to disorders that affect the immune system, and to abnormalities
of the hormonal (endocrine) system. There is also evidence which
indicates that chronic fatigue syndrome affects the nervous system
as well.
There is no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome focus on reducing fatigue
and other symptoms which interfere with conducting a normal, active
lifestyle. In most cases, the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
disappear over time, and sufferers are able to resume a normal daily
activity within a couple of years. Others may continue to suffer
from the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome for a long time.
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