Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Definition

Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome is known as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Epstein-Barr virus, or myalgic encephalomyelitis. Chronic fatigue syndrome is more common in females than males and it affects all racial and ethnic groups. It is typically marked by debilitating fatigue, neurologic abnormalities, and persistent symptoms that suggest chronic mononucleosis. CFS usually strikes people who has age between 20 and 40, but it may also occurs in teens.

Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The cause of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome is unknown. But researchers suspect that it may be found in HHV-6 or in other herpes viruses, enteroviruses, orretroviruses. Rising levels of antibodies to EBV, may also lead to CFIDS, are now considered a result of this disease. It may be associated with a reaction to viral illness that's complicated by dysfunctional immune response and by other factors such as:

• Gender
• Age
• Genetic disposition
• Prior illness
• Stress
• Environment

Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Myalgia
• Arthralgia with arthritis
• Low-grade fever
• Pain
• Cervical adenopathy
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Memory deficits and sleep disturbances

Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• For the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may include tricyclic antidepressants, histamine- 2 blocking agents, and anti-anxiety agents.
• You should be avoided certain foods that may help to relieve symptoms.
• You can also use another treatments such as antiviral agent acyclovir and selected immunomodulating agents such as LV, gamma globulin, Ampligen, transfer factor, and others.
• A healthy diet, which can minimize symptoms and general discomfort. If you have CFS, then you should avoid heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, and large quantities of junk food. Some people find that a registered dietitian or nutritionist can suggest menu plans to help reduce symptoms of fatigue.