Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may include:

• Fatigue
• Persistent fatigue
• Intermittent fatigue
• Fatigue from exertion
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Depression
• Exhaustion
• more symptoms...»

List of 54 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

Note that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Chronic Fatigue Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

For many people, CFS begins after a bout with a cold, bronchitis, hepatitis, or an intestinal bug. For some, it follows a bout of infectious mononucleosis, or mono, which temporarily saps the energy of many teenagers and young adults. Often, people say that their illnesses started during a period of high stress. In others, CFS develops more gradually, with no clear illness or other event starting it.

Unlike flu symptoms, which usually go away in a few days or weeks, CFS symptoms either hang on or come and go frequently for more than six months. CFS symptoms include:

• Headache
• Tender lymph nodes
• Fatigue and weakness
• Muscle and joint aches
• Inability to concentrate

More Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

• Complications of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Hidden causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Associated conditions for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Risk factors for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Related symptoms

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What are the signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

The phrase "signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome signs or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms.

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