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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

Treatment of a Specific Phobia - Session 2

By Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D. , Health Expert

...training. These techniques are aimed at reducing the physical symptoms of anxiety. As you... Read more »

Just Breathe!

By Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D. , Health Expert

... One of the most powerful techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety is... Read more »

Somatic Symptoms of Depression

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...journey coping with somatic symptoms of depression: Physical Symptoms of a Psychological... Read more »

Anxiety Can Increase Blood Clotting and Heart Disease

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...heart palpitations, sweating, and tremors. Although physical symptoms such as these are common... Read more »

Depression, Fatigue, and Physical Symptoms: Relation?

By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

... Answer Hi, TryingHard. Depressions often come loaded with physical symptoms. If you think of... Read more »

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Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms

...irritability, a slight decrease in attention span, worsened memory, and slower thinking.Other common physical symptoms include a decreased sense of smell, plugged ears, sinus headache, postnasal... Read more »

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

...persist for several months.The symptoms of withdrawal include both physical and mental difficulties.Physical Symptoms.Tingling in the hands and feetSweatingIntestinal disorders (cramps,... Read more »

Stress: Conditions with Similar Symptoms

Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »

Depression diagnosis, screening tests

...with a family or personal history of depressionPatients with multiple medical problemsPatients with physical symptoms that have no clear medical causePatients with chronic painIndividuals who... 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 »

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