Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disorder that does not improve with rest and deteriorates with physical activities. It can occur after an infection or illness. And has been observed that more women have complained about it than men.
Sometimes there are no causes for it and develops gradually in people. The condition is most common among people in their 40s and 50s, but it can affect people of all ages.
Symptoms or chronic fatigue syndrome are a flu-like condition that can drain patient’s energy and this can sometimes go on for years. People previously healthy and full of energy may also undergo CFS.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome show symptoms similar to common viral infections. And unlike viral infection this does not get any better or show improvement with time.
Symptoms of CFS can last much longer. It has been reported that these symptoms may disappear and re-surface frequently with no fixed & identifiable pattern.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a common problem.
Each patient is unique and the causes of the Chronic Fatigue differ from person to person. It is therefore illogical to prescribe the same treatment to all CFS patients.
Treatments
To treat chronic fatigue syndrome the doctor takes the patients through a diagnostic program to be able to identify and eliminate the factors, which are responsible for it.
The factors causing chronic fatigue syndrome could be;
- Food intolerance
- Tooth and scar foci
- Toxins and hyper acidic body
- Environmental allergens
- Endocrine imbalances
- Adrenal or Electromagnetic stress
- Parasites
- Viral load etc.
One should seek medical advice if he/she has constant or excessive fatigue. Fatigue that prevents you from fully participating in day-to-day activities at home, work or school may be a symptom of an underlying medical problem and should be addressed accordingly.
The doctor after examining condition of the patient can opt for either of these: he may advice moderating daily activities, exercise, may suggest some behavior therapy, treating pain or depression if it exists, treating high or low blood pressure, allergy, treating nervous system and so on.
To prevent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome all that we can do is keep an eye on symptoms causing it.
Since there are no known factors that can cause it this is the best option. By listening to what the body is saying. To avoid the situation as far as it is in our control is by:
- Exercising regularly
- Reducing stress
- Getting proper and enough sleep
- and generally maintaining healthy lifestyle.
