There are many described therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome. Because the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, treatment programs are directed at relieving symptoms rather than curing the condition. The goal is to regain some level of preexisting function and well-being. With this in m...
Signs and symptomsChronic diseaseReprintsThe chronic Epstein-Barr virus syndrome is a poorly defined symptom complex characterized primarily by chronic or recurrent debilitating fatigue and various combinations of other symptoms, including sore throat, lymph node pain and tenderness, headache, myalgia, and...
When the underlying biological abnormalities that cause the symptoms and signs of the illness are clarified. The illness now called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) was first described in the mid-1980s. At that time, nothing was known about its underlying biology. I...
Objective:To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with a psychological approach on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods:The treatment was given by acupuncture plus moxibustion combined with a psychological approach based on differentiation of symptoms and signs in ...
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functional liver tissue and impairs the liver’s functionality. The symptoms are usually mild or absent; however, some people may develop fatigueor discomfort in the stomach. If the underlying cause is identified and treated in time, the progression of fibrosis slows down and the damage may be ...
The nature of the symptoms is complex and reflects the interaction of the patient with the environment and cultural milieu. Accordingly the common use of the same terminology for different types of fatigue may be misleading. Autonomic activation is a key component of both real and simulated ...
5.3Chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) is a disorder characterized by profound disabling chronic fatigue in association with a number of other symptoms. Operationally defined, the fatigue should be severe enough to cause a significant loss of physical and social function for a minimu...
Chronic fatigue syndrome Definition Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by severe, disabling fatigue and other symptoms, including musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration, and headaches. Two widely used definitions of chronic fatigu... SF Reid,T Chalder,A Cleare,... - 《...
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is based not only on the clinical examination but also on the patient’s clinical and family history and on the evaluation of neurological symptoms and signs. The clinical suspicion of PD is based primarily on the onset of motor features, such as muscular...