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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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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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The Causes of Depression in Women

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Some Good News about Antidepressants

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...psychotherapy as well as, or instead of, antidepressants in depression treatment. I think the... Read more »

Girls with ADHD: Watch for depression and eating disorders

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...that girls with ADHD are more likely to suffer major depression and eating disorders that... Read more »

ADHD and Smoking

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Meet Sue Bergeson, DBSA President

...Assistant Director of Component Society Affairs. Previously, Sue served as Chief Staff Executive with the Central Society for Clinical Research, the National Hearing Conservation Association,... Read more »

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Depression Information

If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is characterized by recurrent... Read more »

ADHD: Co-existing Conditions

...two-thirds of people with ADHD also have a co-existing condition. Some of the most common include: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and... Read more »

The Fine Art of Raising a Teen With ADHD

...upbeat and happy the next. With ADHD, there are certain co-existing conditions that are common. Depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are several of them. If your teen is showing signs... Read more »

Alcoholism: Risk Factors

...not affect the risks for bingeing or heavy alcohol use. One study reported that people in the north central U.S. are at highest risk for heavy drinking (6.4% heavy use and 19% binge drinking), and... Read more »

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