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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis

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

Cooking to Control Pain: Breakfast

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...by Dr. Andrew Weil. Food really can be a form of medicine and part of your pain treatment... Read more »

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Once-a-year Osteoporosis Medicine Approved

By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

Zoledronic acid, sold in the U.S. by Novartis under the brand name Reclast, just received final... Read more »

World Osteoporosis Day: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Diemer on Biannual Reclast

By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...Dr. Diemer began her residency training in internal medicine at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis... Read more »

The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medication

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...root of more confusion than any other question in medicine. The public wonders about which pill... Read more »

The Benefit of Vitamin D in Fall Prevention

By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...highlighted published research in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2008) revealing evidence... Read more »

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Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE

...mucous membrane caused by an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant condition. Patients can take certain medicines to suppress the acid in the stomach causing the erosion of the stomach lining.... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lifestyle Changes

...RA patients. (Spiritual healing does not appear to offer any advantages.)Alternative and Integrative MedicinePeople often turn to alternative therapies or nontraditional remedies to relieve the... Read more »

Fibromyalgia Medication

...not actually stop muscle spasms, they appear to have a central neurological mechanism that reduces muscle pain. The most common side effect is drowsiness. If muscle spasms are a particular... Read more »

Anemia: Treatment

...taking a vitamin C supplement with the iron pill.)Tablets should be kept in a cool place. (Bathroom medicine cabinets may be too warm and humid, which may cause the pills to disintegrate.)Full... Read more »

Sinusitis: Prevention

...symptoms of cold or flu. However, a rigorous study published in 2005 in the New England Journal of Medicine determined that echinacea does not help to prevent or treat colds. In addition, allergic... Read more »

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LEVITRA Oral Dosage and Storage

...permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not... Read more »

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