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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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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link

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What are comorbid conditions? With any disease or disorder, it's not uncommon for them to be... Read more »

"If You Have Crohn's Disease, Don't Smoke"

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The title of this SharePost is a direct quote from three French researchers who investigated the... Read more »

Weighing In: What Exactly is Gluten?

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Question: I have noticed that some food packages are labeled "gluten-free." What exactly is gluten,... Read more »

What is atherosclerosis?

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Ask the Nutritionist: What is atherosclerosis and how is it related to heart disease? Nutritionist... Read more »

What Causes Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

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If you find yourself on the receiving end of this question, the answer is both simple and complex.... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms

Conditions with Similar SymptomsBetween 10 - 30% of all doctors' office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including fatigue, malaise, and widespread muscle pain. Since... Read more »

Diagnosis

Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose. Many other conditions resemble it and its symptoms can develop insidiously. Blood tests and x-rays may show normal results for months after the... Read more »

Gout: Risk Factors

The first step in diagnosing the disease is to determine which joints are affected. A physical examination and medical history can help confirm or rule out gout. For example, gout is more... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: References

ReferencesBellows CF, Berger DH, Crass RA. Management of gallstones. Am Fam Physician. 2005;72(4):637-642.Cirillo DJ, Wallace RB, Rodabough RJ, Greenland P, LaCroix AZ, Limacher MC, et al. Effect of... Read more »

Alzheimer's- Diagram of the Brain

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain from which there is no recovery. The disease slowly attacks nerve cells in all parts of the cortex of... Read more »

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