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Pathophysiology of Cronic Fatigue Syndrome
The etiology of CFS appears to be neurologic, and abnormalities in cerebral perfusion, hypothalamic function, and neurotransmitter regulation have been documented.
Abnormalities of immune cronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, fatigue system activation or immune system dysfunction have also been associated with CFS.
Most frequently occurs in working-age adults, both male and female, but has been described in all age groups. 70% of patients are female. Not associated with cronic
Clinical Evaluation
CFS is characterized by cronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, fatigue profound fatigue worsened by exertion or exercise. Patients may also complain of cronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, fatigue headaches, sore throat, lymph node pain, abdominal pain, muscle and joint pain, temperature regulation symptoms, and
CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion. Clinical evaluation and laboratory tests should rule out treatable organic or mental
Obtain a complete history of symptoms, including prior psychiatric illness. Abrupt onset of symptoms suggests an infectious or other organic Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion etiology.
Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, balance Chonic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion disorder, paresthesias, and cognitive disturbances involving short-term memory and Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion attention may also be present.
Emotional symptoms of depression or panic disorder, sleep problems and fibromyalgia symptoms (muscle aches and tenderness), or allergies may be present.
A protracted course is common, although the level of fatigue varies considerably from day-to-day. Physical or mental stress often exacerbates Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion Cronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS immunodysfucntion CFS.