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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

Dr. Ballas Answers: Late-Onset Schizophrenia

By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...my blog. This time I wanted to discuss late-onset schizophrenia, a topic that’s of interest... Read more »

Go Red! Or is it Go White? Alcohol and Cholesterol

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...confirmed that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol (ethanol) decreases the risk of heart... Read more »

Seven Steps to Recovery

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...at all. Though I was shy, I didn't want to use alcohol to come out of my shell. I could live... Read more »

Mental Health Parity

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...science. Previously, certain disorders (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc) were considered... Read more »

Question of the Week - Advice

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

In keeping with the theme of the 100 Individuals interview, I offer this question: Family... Read more »

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Bipolar Disorder Prognosis

...particularly those who have frequent or severe psychotic symptoms. Some experts speculate that, as in schizophrenia, nicotine use may be a form of self-medication because of its specific effects... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis

...prescription drugs)?Is the patient taking or withdrawing from stimulants, such as coffee or tobacco?How much alcohol is consumed per day?What stresses or emotional factors may be present?Has the... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Medications

...dizziness and nausea. Venlafaxine can cause fatal overdose, especially if taken in combination with alcohol or other drugs. Venlafaxine should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy... Read more »

Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism

...and accept relapse but should aim for as long a remission period as possible. Even merely reducing alcohol intake can lower the risk for alcohol-related medical problems.AA and other alcoholic... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

...treatment of acute mania.Atypical Antipsychotics. Drugs known as atypical antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and also have mood stabilizing properties that are applicable to bipolar... Read more »

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