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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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