Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Do you experience frequent joint pain, headaches, and an inability to concentrate amongst other unusual situations? If you have noticed these symptoms for over 6 months, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome, a relatively common condition in the now-common stressful lifestyle. This condition should not be self-diagnosed but rather looked into by a professional. 

Chronic fatigue syndrome, even though extremely common, with over a million new cases each year, doesn't have any medical cure. The disorder plagues people's daily functioning and is a product of biological, environmental, and other factors. Categorized by the inability to relieve fatigue by rest, this syndrome plays a vital role in the productivity and general happiness of the people affected. 

Recovery from this disorder is rare, with a success rate of only about 10%, this syndrome has taken medical professionals by surprise, with no specific diagnostic test, particular diagnostic criteria are followed in order to determine this condition. The main symptoms of this cancer, are, as mentioned previously, prolonged fatigue, lasting over half a year, and not alleviated by rest. 

Another common symptom, is sleep deprivation, with the unhealthy sleep schedule of the youth and overly exhaustive work ethic, the chronic fatigue symptom is only exaggerated by the same, since physical and mental exertion only worsens the same. Other symptoms include gaps in memory, commonly referred to as brain fog, making it difficult for people to concentrate and carry out other basic cognitive functions. Headaches, joint pain, and frequent sore throats are also all caused by the chronic syndrome.

Treatment includes cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy, however, it is important to note that each person's experience with this is different, and thus different approaches may be adopted to improve one's lifestyle who is battling this condition. 

In conclusion, the chronic fatigue syndrome is an unexplored facet of modern medicine and is being researched currently to improve the treatment and fully understand the underlying mechanisms of this unknown disease.

-Aanya Mehta