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Disorder characterized by extrem fatigue.
Long-term illness, with a wide range of symptoms.
May worsen with a physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with a rest.
Also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Can affect anyone including children.

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Unknown what causes CFS. There are theories (infection or certain factors):

Viral infections

Bacterian infections

Brain or systemic inflammation

Problems with the immune system

Low blood volume

A hormone imbalance

Mental health problems

The genes

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Age

Sex

Stress

Genetic predispodition

Allergies

Environement factors.

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Fatigue

Loss of memory or concentration

Sore throat

Enlarged lymph nodes

Unexplained muscle pain

Headaches

Sleeps disorders

Extrem exhaustion lasting more than 24h after phisical or mental exercice.

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There's no test for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but there are clear guidelines to help doctors diagnose the condition.

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There is currently no accepted cure and no universally effective treatment. Those treatments which have helped reduce particular symptoms in some people have unfortunately proved ineffective or even counterproductive in others.