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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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Colds and Asthma
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...URIs are caused by bacteria. This is also true of sore throats without runny nose... Read more »

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...have been struggling with the feeling of a thick sore throat, clearing my throat, pressure at... Read more »

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Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...early and severe; can last 2 - 3 weeksStuffy noseNearly alwaysSometimesSneezingVery commonSometimesSore throatCommonSometimesChest discomfort and coughMild to moderate, hacking coughCommon, can be... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis
...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 »
Sinusitis: Symptoms
...day)FeverFatigue (from lack of good rest)Lack of response to decongestants or antihistaminesSneezing, sore throat, and muscle aches may be present, but they are rarely caused by sinusitis itself.... 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 »

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