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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has got the status of a disease in the year 1980. There are so many people in this world who are suffering from this condition but still many believe it is not a disease but a psychological condition. Weakness, headaches and increased fatigue are the common symptoms of this condition. It can happen to almost anyone no matter how much healthy that person was in his past life. Lack of concentration, painful muscles and lymph nodes are also some of the common symptoms of CFS.
The symptoms that one experience in chronic fatigue syndrome is similar to other conditions like lupus, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and lyme disease. The people suffering from CFS find it very difficult to concentrate on their work and have several other problems associated with the memory. Even the simple daily tasks like eating, dressing and getting up from the bed are difficult to perform for the people suffering from CFS. The symptoms of this condition can also lead to several physical and emotional symptoms that can last for several months or years.
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -
The hormones levels in the pituitary glands, hypothalamus and adrenal glands are responsible for causing the chronic fatigue syndrome. CFS is also caused in people suffering from low blood pressure, history of allergies, low immunity levels, anemia, iron deficiency and low blood sugar. The common symptoms of CFS are persistent fatigue, headaches, tiredness, muscle aches and painful lymph nodes.
Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -
The doctor will ask you to change your daily routine, which will focus more on your sleep patterns. The doctor will also give you anti-anxiety drugs to cure anxiety. The doctor will also give some painkillers to you that will take care of muscle pains and headaches. Many times if your condition is severe then the doctor will give strong painkillers but there is no need to worry, as you will use it for short duration. People who have depression along with CFS will also be given antidepressants to give relief from the depression.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome should get the love and support of their family members and the friends. Rather than making fun of them for being tired easily, you can help them to cope with their condition in a better way. You can help them to know how they can work so that the maximum part of their energy gets utilized. If your family member or friend has CFS then ask them not to do heavy exercises, as this will exhaust them. Help them in learning various ways in which they can do their work more effectively without wasting energy or stamina.
The people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome can go through mixed feelings and thoughts and hence to interpret their feeling and thoughts the cognitive behavioral therapy is very effective. This therapy will also help the affected person to find new ways to cope with their condition. Hence it is a alternative option for those who are suffering emotionally also.
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