What is Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome ?
A condition that causes extreme tiredness, that is debilitating and lasts for six months or longer. Some have pain in joints and muscles, headache and sorethroat.
Cause(s) :
Idiopathic.
Sometimes a combination of factors like
Viral infections
Chemical toxins
Allergies
Immune abnormalities
Psychologic disorders can cause the condition.
Symptoms :
Pain in joints and muscles
Sore throat
Headaches
Fever and Chills
Unrefreshing sleep
Cognitive symptoms like inability to concentrate and memory loss
Diagnosis and Tests :
No specific tests.
Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation.
Recurring chronic fatigue lasting for at least six months, not resulting from physical or mental exertion.
The fatigue is not relieved by sleep or rest.
Four or more of the symptoms listed, being present for at least six months without any other underlying cause.
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