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Multiple Sclerosis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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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 whether the patient matches the criteria for CFS and rule out other possible causes of symptoms.
Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In May 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a revised definition...
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS) should be diagnosed by a physician who is familiar with the illness and... Read more »
Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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