Sign in
or Register nowSchizophreniaConnection.com
How Many People Are Diagnosed With Schizophrenia
Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
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...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
A Little Look Inside the Brain
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...distinct differences in the anatomy of the brain between people with schizophrenia and those... Read more »
Raising Hope - A NIMH Study
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...approaches that involve intervening immediately upon first diagnosis, systematically... Read more »
Virginia Tech Tragedy Sharpens Focus on Relationship Between Violence and Mental Illness
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert...association between the risk of violent behavior and the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Despite... Read more »
Predicting Schizophrenia
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...are all affected but not sufficiently to merit a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Schizotypal... Read more »
Bipolar Thought Deficits: What We Can Learn From Schizophrenia Research
By John McManamy , Health Expert...another friend of mine says it's just a fancy name people use for schizophrenia. Is this... Read more »
Health Guide
Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism
for AlcoholismOnce a diagnosis of alcoholism is made, the next major step is getting the patient to seek treatment. One study reported that the main reasons alcoholics do not seek treatment... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
DiagnosisA diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »Schizophrenia: References
...repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a meta-analysis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007 Mar;68(3):416-21.Crespo-Facorro B,... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors
...25 yearsGestational diabetes with past pregnancyHaving given birth to a child weighing over 9 poundsDiagnosis of pre-diabetesWho Should Be Tested for Gestational Diabetes?A number of expert groups... Read more »Schizophrenia: Causes
...in the pathways that carry brain chemicals.Because these problems tend to show up on brain scans of people with chronic schizophrenia rather than newly diagnosed patients, some experts believe... Read more »Images
Related News
Study: Cancer More Common in Schizophrenia Patients
July 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds people with schizophrenia die from cancer four times as often as people in the general population.... Read summary »
Existing Conditions Delay MS Diagnosis
November 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a pre-existing medical condition may mean a delayed diagnosis or increased severity at the time of diagnosis for people... Read summary »
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read summary »
Pedaling for Parkinson's
June 13, 2007CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Parkinson's, a disease that causes tremors and other neurological problems, usually strikes people who are near... Read summary »
Detecting Alzheimers Through the eye?
May 01, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to recent data from the Alzheimer's Association, every 71 seconds... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on SchizophreniaConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
