Article Sphere Logo

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By Expert Author: Nigel Howell | Article Abstract
Word Count: 412 words | Views: 123 view(s)
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is also commonly known as chronic fatigue dysfunction syndrome. CFS is often characterized by symptoms that are also associated with many other conditions such as high blood pressure, or flu.

The person doesn't just feel tired but endures excessive tiredness for very long period of times and can experience muscle cramps, headaches, nausea and other symptoms. These symptoms do not resolve themselves with long rests. The tiredness caused by chronic fatigue syndrome prevents the person from living a normal life. It can also affect a persons relationships, as CFS can make a person irritable and confused.

As we've already mentioned the symptoms of CFS are very similar to those of influenza and high blood pressure. This can make it difficult to diagnose the condition, however there are some differences.

The condition is not resolved with treatments for flu even if some of the symptoms are relieved. If a person suffers from tiredness for over than six months, then it's more than likely to be chronic fatigue syndrome. To get yourself on the track to recovery it's important to embark on the treatment.

There are also additional symptoms caused by chronic fatigue syndrome. These can be muscle or joint pain, irritability, and tiredness even after you've rested for a long period of time. If you suffer from consistent headaches that are similar to migraines then these could be caused by chronic fatigue syndrome.

Forgetfulness, and fevers are also caused by chronic fatigue syndrome, which is why it's often confused with flu.

Chronic fatigue syndrome does have certain and specific symptoms. It can be difficult to diagnose, however, if a person suspects that they are suffering from this condition it is much easier to identify it and avoid making an incorrect diagnosis.

A wide variety of different causes can cause chronic fatigue syndrome, these causes can affect you individually, or in groups! Some experts believe that wounds can cause chronic fatigue syndrome, and so could be caused by surgery.

The exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is currently unknown, and so is the cure. There isn't a permanent cure to this condition. There are treatments that help you to reduce the tiredness feeling that you are suffering from. The treatments can also help you to live a normal life.

Long term treatments are not yet available, and there isn't any way to permanently cure yourself. Your best bet is a lifestyle change which can help suffers feel more energized and live a more fulfilled and contented life.
Nigel Howell

About the Author/Author Bio

Nigel owns CureTiredness, a website which contains lots of useful information if you wish to know more about stopping tiredness.

Article Source: http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome/78674

Article Submitted: 2007-03-17 | This Article has been viewed 123 times.

Rate Article

Related Videos

Overcoming Chronic Fatigue
How to Know the Difference Between Hypothyroidism or Chronic Fatigue
How Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Connects
How to Treat Chronic Fatigue
How You Should Approach Your Doctor if You Have Chronic Fatigue
 

More "Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue" Related Articles

 
 

Listed below are more articles related to the above article from the "Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue" article category.

People interested in the above article "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" are also interested in the related articles listed below:

 
Generally, it is believed that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not absolutely curable; however, it can be managed. Several treatments have been suggested and one must choose the one that suits their lifestyle, their pocket, is the most effective ...
Fibromyalgia has been commonly referred to as a "stress-related disorder" due to its frequent onset and worsening of symptoms in the context of stressful events. This disease can affect every aspect of a person's life and is seen in about 2 per cent of the general population, which affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR criteria.
Fibromyalgia has no cure but symptoms can be relieved to alleviate the condition. Sleep for one can be improved because its one factor that accounts for the weakness and fatigue that the sufferers experience. It is a condition where there is pain almost anywhere in the body; muscles, tendons and ligaments. It's a non progressive condition but symptoms vary widely from day to day, severe worsening of symptoms may creep in anytime. It affects more women than men and worst of all it has no cure. The only remedy is to relieve the sufferers from the symptoms.
Fibromyalgia is a disease of unknown cause usually suspected when patients complain of multiple tender points.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with bed rest and may worsen with physical or mental activity.
This articles walks fatigue sufferers through the amazing benefits exercise can provide to them through the healing process. Simple tips that will provide lasting relief.
This article shows fatigue sufferers three easy steps they can take to conquer fatigue and have energy again. It walks sufferers through the steps that will allow them to get their health back on track with plenty of energy and stress to boot.
 
Article Directory Home All Categories Disease And Conditions Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue
 

Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
 
Copyright © 2005 - by Larry Lim, Singapore - Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com™
All Rights Reserved Worldwide. All Trademarks and Servicemarks are the property of the respective owners.

Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Belarusian Bulgarian Catalan Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Croatian Czech Danish German English Estonian Filipino Finnish French Galician Greek Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Irish Italiano Japanese Korean Latvian Lithuanian Macedonian Malay Maltese Dutch Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Swahili Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Welsh Yiddish