General Health Information

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is marked by extreme fatigue that has
lasted at least six months. It is not the result of ongoing effort. It
can’t be substantially relieved by rest. Chronic fatigue syndrome
causes a substantial reduction in daily activities. Many people are at
risks of this health problem. Although CFS is much less common in
children than in adults, children can develop the illness, particularly
during the teen years.Although health care professionals may hesitate
to give patients a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome
for various reasons, it’s important to receive an appropriate and
accurate diagnosis to guide treatment and further evaluation. Symptoms
and their consequences can be severe. CFS can be as disabling as
multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart
failure and similar chronic conditions. Symptom severity varies from
patient to patient and may vary over time for an individual patient.