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Chronic fatigue syndrome

What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Find out if your dizziness and exhaustion may be symptoms of the condition, and learn what treatments are available.

Introduction

Do the simple things in life suddenly feel exhausting? Are you experiencing body pain, headaches, brain fog, or sleep problems that just won't go away? Could you have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?

Get the facts about chronic fatigue syndrome, including information on risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment, then talk to your healthcare provider (HCP) to learn more.

They'll discuss your concerns and provide you with strategies to help manage your symptoms. They’ll also have access to information about the latest treatments that may help you live your healthiest life.

Read on to find out more about chronic fatigue syndrome.

Chronic fatigue syndrome causes

What are the possible origins of chronic fatigue syndrome? Why do some people get it and others don't? Is there a genetic cause? Is it more common in women than in men? Find the latest information.

Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms

Young woman tired and lying on the couch.

There’s tired, like the way you feel after a long, hard day of yard work or running a race. Then there’s the kind of tired that leaves you feeling exhausted after doing the simple things you used to enjoy. If this describes your experience, read on to find out if your exhaustion could be a sign of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis

How is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed? Are there tests or lab work that can help get to the bottom of your symptoms? Learn about the strategies your HCP may employ to help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.

Chronic fatigue syndrome treatment

Exhausted woman lying underneath a blanket on the couch.

After you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, you want to know how it's treated. Are there medications available? What sort of mental and/or physical therapy can help manage the condition? Read on to find out what treatments are available and how they can help.

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