Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder without a known cause; however, recent medical research indicates there may be an infection or a virus (similar to the Epstein-Barr virus or the herpes virus-6) at the root of it. Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms endure them for more than six months and feel like their minds and bodies begin to take a toll because of the persistent exhaustion and difficulty concentrating that plagues them. The possible dangers of CFS include depression, lifestyle restrictions and social isolation.
The most common of the CFS symptoms is naturally fatigue itself. Sure, everyone feels tired from working too much or from physically exerting themselves, so what makes chronic fatigue different from normal wear and tear? Sufferers of this tiredness syndrome say that they have a hard time participating in activities at home, work or school. After sleeping eight to ten hours, the patient feels like sleeping another eight hours to feel refreshed. No matter how much sleep or rest is taken, there is always that “run-down” feeling similar to how one feels when overcoming an illness. This constant feeling of exhaustion persists for at least six months.
The primary chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms include memory loss, poor concentration, headaches, muscle aches, sore throat, joint pain and persistent exhaustion. Many of these symptoms are similar to that experienced with a viral infection. The headaches experienced are generally different from past headaches in their pattern, quality and severity. The joint pain is not accompanied by the usual redness or swelling and it seems to migrate from joint to joint. One’s muscles feel weak in multiple locations for no real reason at all. While not in the technical definition, patients report related symptoms, such as abdominal pain, allergies, food sensitivities, bloating, chest pain, chronic cough, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, earaches, jaw pain, nausea, chills, night sweats, shortness of breath, visual disturbances, dry eyes, weight loss or gain, tingling sensations, anxiety panic attacks and depression.
It is believed that many sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms are enduring these problems without seeking medical attention. Over time, some patients are prompted to seek treatment for their excessive fatigue because they fear they may have a psychological disorder or an infection. It is believed the earlier treatment is sought for the signs and symptoms, the better the results will be. Often times, chronic fatigue is compared to fibromyalgia because it is equally mysterious in its appearance, diagnosis and treatment.
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This post was written by admin on March 8, 2010
