Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs): Core diagnostic features This is a new onset unexplained fatigue It is persistent and/or recurrent It presents with substantial reduced activity level There may be associated post-exertional malaise and/or fatigue Associated…
Core diagnostic features
- This is a new onset unexplained fatigue
- It is persistent and/or recurrent
- It presents with substantial reduced activity level
- There may be associated post-exertional malaise and/or fatigue
Associated diagnostic features: any of the following
Differential diagnosis
Reported associations
Treatment
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References
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy). NICE Guidelines [CG53]. August 2007.
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