Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks Bridget, Kally, Jayden, Taryn, Brittany, Emily en-us 2017-02-13 16:44:11 UTC 2023-02-25 01:12:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Situation jaydenernste https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153489995 Disease:
"Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest."
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20022009

]]> 2017-02-13 16:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153489995 Background bnelson141 https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153491692 Risk Factors
Age: People in 40s and 50s
Sex: Women > men
Stress: Difficulty managing stress may contribute to development
Causes
Viral Infections
Immune system problems
Hormonal imbalances]]> 2017-02-13 17:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153491692 Assessment twirtz13 https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153492185 Diagnosis: no lab tests/biomarkers, first rule out other possible causes, persistent fatigue for 6 months & 4 symptoms from a list of 8:
  • Loss of memory or concentration
  • Sore throat
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits
  • Unexplained muscle pain
  • Pain that moves from one joint to another without swelling or redness
  • Headache of a new type, pattern or severity
  • Unrefreshing sleep
  • Extreme exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after physical or mental exercise
]]> 2017-02-13 17:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153492185 Recommendation jaydenernste https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153492315 -Self-care: exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (stress management and relaxation technique)
-Therapies: support groups
-Medications: Antidepressant/ Antianxiety, sleeping pills]]> 2017-02-13 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153492315 FUN FACT jaydenernste https://padlet.com/bnelson141/Bookmarks/wish/153494587 Sleeping doesn't help the fatigue at all.

QUESTION:
Are adults or teenagers more likely to develop CFS?

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