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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
Diagnosis
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system are responsible for it. The best diagnostic approach is to determine if the patient matches the criteria for CFS and to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
Personal and Medical History
A doctor should first take a careful personal and family medical history, which may include a psychological pro...
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Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...begin to exercise; avoid fatty or greasy foods; avoid caffeine; take an over-the-counter... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...eat foods that typically cause acid reflux such as caffeine, chocolate and peppermints. You need... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Diet: Adults may need to limit or avoid: o Caffeine: including cola, coffee, tea,... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Q&A #7
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...that classically trigger reflux are those containing caffeine, chocolate and peppermints.... Read more »
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...Children and teens may need to limit or avoid: o Caffeine-cola, coffee, tea, iced tea o ... Read more »
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...early and severe; can last 2 - 3 weeksStuffy noseNearly alwaysSometimesSneezingVery commonSometimesSore throatCommonSometimesChest discomfort and coughMild to moderate, hacking coughCommon, can be... Read more »Stop Smoking Methods
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...conditions that may be confused with oral herpes include herpangina (a form of the Coxsackie A virus), sore throat caused by strep or other bacteria, and infectious mononucleosis.Genital... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Introduction
...in the nose.Within hours, full-blown cold symptoms usually develop, which can include sneezing, mild sore throat, fever, minor headaches, muscle aches, and coughing.Fever is low-grade or absent.... Read more »Pneumonia: Symptoms
...flu-like symptoms often occur first. They may include fatigue, fever, weakness, headache, nasal discharge, sore throat, earache, and stomach and intestinal distress.Vague pain under and around the... Read more »Images
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