Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS - Anxiety Like Medical Condition
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) drains a person’s energy to the point that they are unable to attend to their normal activities of daily life. The fatigue is prolonged in nature and may last anywhere from a month to years. Chronic fatigue syndrome affects twice as many women as men.
Signs and Symptoms
- Feeling of being in a fog and unable to concentrate or remember
- Headaches
- Low-grade fever (100.4 F) and chills
- Muscle and joint aches
- Severe fatigue that comes on suddenly, especially after you've had the flu
- Sore throat and swollen glands
The cause of CFS is unknown, but some believe that a virus may be responsible. There appears to be a correlation between extreme stress or anxiety, poor nutritional patterns, and flu-like symptoms that linger on.
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