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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

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Diabetes and Travel Redux: Transportation Security Authority (TSA) and the Setting of Boundaries
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...to issues related to the TSA and the screening of adults/teens and children on insulin pumps.... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Dr. I have throat pain, hoarseness and an earache that won't go away. I do suffer from heartburn.... Read more »

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School Phobia
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...or other children learning Rash of unknown reason Earache Toothache Pink eye Strep Throat   In... Read more »

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Ear ache preceding a Migraine attack?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:     I always get an ear ache (sometimes in both ears) preceding a migraine... Read more »

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The brain and depression - Brain imaging reveals breakdown of normal emotional processing
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...colleagues there and at Tufts University studied 21 adults diagnosed with major depressive... Read more »

Health Guide

Pneumonia: Symptoms
...Atypical pneumonia is most commonly caused by Mycoplasma and usually appears in children and young adults.The disease progresses gradually.General flu-like symptoms often occur first. They may... Read more »
Ear Infections: Diagnosis
...condition of the ear canal and eardrum. Examining the ear can reveal the cause of symptoms such as an earache, the ear feeling full, or hearing loss.To determine an ear infection, the doctor... Read more »
Ear Infections: Medications
...a major factor in the growth of bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics.What to Expect. Earaches usually resolve within 8 to 24 hours after taking an antibiotic, although about 10% of... Read more »
Prognosis
...volume spills.Specific Effects of Incontinence in SeniorsIncontinence is particularly serious in older adults:Older adults who are otherwise healthy may stop exercising because of leakage, which... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Prognosis
...deaths, including suicide and accidents, among people with widespread pain.Long-term OutlookOutlook in Adults. Some studies show that fibromyalgia symptoms remain stable over the long term, while... Read more »

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