Causes of CFS/ME
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME), It’s not known what causes CFS/ME, but there are a number of theories – for example, it may be triggered by an infection, or certain factors could make you more likely to develop the illness.
Suggested causes or triggers for CFS/ME include:
viral infections, such as glandular fever
bacterial infections, such as pneumonia
problems with the immune system
a hormone imbalance
mental health problems, such as stress and emotional trauma
your genes – CFS/ME seems to be more common in some families
Diagnosing CFS/ME
There isn’t a specific test for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) , so it’s diagnosed based on your symptoms and by ruling out other conditions that could be causing your symptoms.
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and medical history. You may also have blood and urine tests.
As the Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) are similar to those of many common illnesses that usually get better on their own, a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) may be considered if you don’t get better as quickly as expected.
Read more about diagnosing CFS/ME.
Symptoms of CFS/ME
The main symptom of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) is feeling extremely tired and generally unwell.
In addition, people with Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) may have other symptoms, including:
sleep problems
muscle or joint pain
headaches
a sore throat or sore glands that aren’t swollen
problems thinking, remembering or concentrating
flu-like symptoms
feeling dizzy or sick
fast or irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations)
Most people find overexercising makes their symptoms worse.
The severity of symptoms can vary from day to day, or even within a day.
The symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) are similar to the symptoms of some other illnesses, so it’s important to see your GP to get a correct diagnosis.
Read more about the symptoms of CFS/ME.
Treating Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
Treatment for CFS/ME aims to relieve the symptoms. Your treatment will depend on how CFS/ME is affecting you.
Treatments include:
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
a structured exercise programme called graded exercise therapy (GET)
medication to control pain, nausea and sleeping problems
Most people with Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) get better over time, although some people don’t make a full recovery. It’s also likely there will be periods when your symptoms get better or worse. Children and young people with CFS/ME are more likely to recover fully.
Read more about treating Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME).
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/
Chinese medicine with Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
Because traditional Chinese medicine theory (including acupuncture) is not based on modern physiology, pathophysiology, and pathogenic microbiology, it is completely different from modern medical methods and ideas, treatment methods and ideas, and basically does not need to consider modern Medical laboratory results.
Therefore, I suggest you try it for yourChronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
