chronic fatigue syndrome: few things you should be aware about
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition in which a person has to go through a number of mental and physical problems. The most unfortunate thing about chronic fatigue syndrome is that doctors often fail to diagnose it and confuse it with other illnesses.TRANSCRIPT
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Few Things You Should Be Aware About
Dr. Peter Dobie
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition in which aperson has to go through a number of mental andphysical problems. The most unfortunate thing aboutchronic fatigue syndrome is that doctors often fail todiagnose it and confuse it with other illnesses. Searchonline to find an expert adrenal fatigue doctor in yourarea.
There has been a rise in concern related to chronicfatigue syndrome. To be diagnosed with chronic fatiguesyndrome, patients need to meet particular criteria.There are specific guidelines for diagnosing, getting thediagnosis may prove to be difficult for some patients.For at least six consecutive months the patient shouldhave chronic fatigue and the corresponding symptomsthat develop after the fatigue.
A proper definition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, thesymptoms and available treatment can help thepatients to get a clear picture in understanding of thesyndrome.
What is Chronic Fatigue?
The definition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome does nothelp the patients in any way. This is mainly becausethe syndrome is quite unexplained and results infatigue, weakness, trouble sleeping, lethargy, swollenlymph nodes and even fever in some cases. There isstill no exact known cause for this condition that ispresent in a patient who has nothing to do with over-exertion and is not rectified by rest.
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms related to the chroniccondition have been discussed already. However, youwill still find quite a long list. There are fewsymptoms that are common and a patient can easilyidentify those themselves. On the other hand, thereare symptoms that can only be noticed by expertdoctors.
Despite the prevailing circumstances, if thesymptoms keep reoccurring for a period of time forno clear reason and no remedy seems to work out,then chronic fatigue syndrome is a frequentdiagnosis.
Some of the common symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are:
Intermittent Fatigue Persistent Fatigue Muscle Aches Swollen Lymph nodes Depression Headache Tiredness Difficulty in Concentrating Achy Joints Weakness Memory Loss
The syndrome usually starts in different conditionslike when a patient is sick or for no apparentreason at all has to deal with a tremendousamount of stress. A number of patients havereported to the doctors that after bouts with theflu, a cold, mono, bronchitis and hepatitis, thischronic syndrome arises.
Unfortunately for the patients, the syndrome canlast for months. It sometimes comes and goes orin other cases can constantly affect the patient.Unlike other illnesses that start to fade-off after afew weeks, this syndrome refuses to tone downand sticks without any reason.
Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue
Doctors generally find it quite difficult to diagnose chronicfatigue syndrome, this is why it is advisable that you shouldvisit an expert doctor in this field. The main reason for thefailure of this syndrome is because most of its symptoms arealso common symptoms of other illnesses. This is a mainreason that doctor takes months to properly diagnose thesyndrome.
With advancement in technology and researches, doctorshave become more aware and are able to perform earlydiagnosis of the syndrome. Adrenal fatigue is another chronicsyndrome that is becoming quite a common problem thesedays. Search online to find an expert adrenal fatiguedoctor. Edgecliff is the place where you can find anexperienced chronic fatigue syndrome doctor.
Thank You
Dr. Peter Dobie
Address: SUITE 3A, EDGECLIFF COURT, 2 NEW McLean ST, EDGECLIFF, NSW 2027
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Telephone: 02 9362 0493
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