CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME .
Some of us feel tired but we ignore. Feeling fatigued every time in spite of having ample rest. Have you ever thought this can be also be a syndrome?
Chronic Fatigued syndrome is one such issue. It is a disease diagnosed by profound sleep abnormalities, fatigue, and pain accompanied with other symptoms. Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs more commonly in women. The causative factors of this syndrome are unknown. But it may be environmental and genetic factors.
THE TIME PERIOD OF THIS PERIOD IS ABOUT SIX MOTNHS. The fatigue gets worse with activities but doesn’t improve with rest.
SYMPTOMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
EXCESSIVE FATIGUE.
LOSS OF MEMORY AND CONCENRATION
SORE THROAT
HEADACHES
UNFRESHING SLEEP
Extreme exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after physical or mental exercise
Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits
Unexplained muscle or joint pain
Abnormalities are still unknown.
Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
Age. Chronic fatigue syndrome can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their 40s and 50s.
Sex. Women are diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome much more often than men, but it may be that women are simply more likely to report their symptoms to a doctor.
Stress. Difficulty managing stress may contribute to the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Complications
Possible complications of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
Depression
Social isolation
Lifestyle restrictions
Increased work absences
Thus one should take this seriously and look for a doctor if it’s troubling your life.
Dr Anshul Mahajan
Consultant psychiatrist