Theories abound about the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome. No primary cause has been found that explains all cases of CFS, and no blood tests or brain scans can definitively diagnose the condition.
Convergence of Factors. A number of experts believe that CFS develops from a convergence of conditions that may include the following:
Why do some doctors still refuse to believe that fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are real physical illnesses? Why isn’t your... Read more »
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The FDA issued the following news release today:Study: Presence of murine leukemia virus related gene sequences found in CFS... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CFS occurs in both sexes, at all ages, and in all racial and ethnic groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Goals of Treatment of Chronic Fatigue SyndromeBecause the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, currently there is no know cure for this... Read more »
Results from a new study have found no link between chronic fatigue syndrome and xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus, a finding that... Read more »
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has added to existing evidence that a mouse virus may play a role in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - chronic fatigue syndromeInformationThe following organizations provide information on chronic fatigue syndrome:CFIDS... Read more »