Finding Cures for Chronic Fatigue

The disease commonly affects more females than males, affects all racial and ethnic nationalities, is more prevalent in the 20 to 40 age group, but can strike our youth. Scientists have been studying Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to see if there is any correlation between the disease and certain metabolic disorders, and or risk factors such as age, sex, prior illnesses, environment, and stress.

When children exhibit the symptoms of CFS, their physicians will want to do a complete physical examination as well as to take a through medical family history. The youth or parent (if the patient is young) will need to ask questions regarding the symptoms they are having, onset (when the symptoms started), and the severity of the symptoms. Other questions may include the following:

Cognitive Skills - how has the child been performing at school? Have there been any noticeable lapses in memory or decreased thinking skills?

Have there been any changes in the child's personality?

How has the child been psychologically?

Has the child suffered from any bouts of anxiety or depression?

Chronic Fatigue Fast Facts What Is It Like For Those Who Suffer From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? A common complaint from people who have been diagnosed with having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is an overwhelming and extreme fatigue. A fatigue that is not associated with a busy day at the office or from running a 10-mile marathon. This is a fatigue that can be felt upon waking; a fatigue that has nothing to do with physical activity. The fatigue can keep you from living a normal, active life. It can even interfere with normal activities like getting dressed, making meals, or being able to...

Extreme tiredness after exerting him or herself, lasting more than 24 hours following the physical activity

Extreme fatigue lasting more than 24 hours not associated with physical activity

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can especially be difficult to diagnose in children because the symptoms mimic other diseases. The physician will need to run urine and blood tests and possibly other tests to first rule out any other cause for the child's symptoms. You will need to tell the physician about any allergies or medications the child may be taking. Your physician will most likely refer the child to a psychologist or therapist to Access the child's cognitive skills, psychological profiles and personality in relationship to the symptoms. You may be required to take the child back to the physician for follow up visits to determine any change in symptoms. You will be able to discuss a treatment plan that will help the child to function as normally as possible and to help alleviate the symptoms. The physician is there is help you understand CFS and what having CFS means to your child's ability to function and participate in school and daily activities. Asking questions, gaining knowledge and participating in your child's treatment plan will help your child to cope with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

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