Fatigue syndrome chronic

A syndrome of unknown etiology. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a clinical diagnosis characterized by an unexplained persistent or relapsing chronic fatigue that is of at least six months' duration, is not the result of ongoing exertion, is not substantially alleviated by rest, and results in substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. Common concurrent symptoms of at least six months duration include impairment of memory or concentration, diffuse pain, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity, and nonrestorative sleep. The etiology of CFS may be viral or immunologic. Neurasthenia and fibromyalgia may represent related disorders. Also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis.

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chronic fatigue syndrome

myalgic encephalomyelitis

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Dr. Ishwar Badgujar

Homeopathy

c/O-LS pain since seven year. mostly left side of L. agg -long standing, long sitting, rest long after. overpowering sleep &sleepiness when pain is more. cracking all joint &muscles also with pain just like cronic fatigue syndrome or croni...See More

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