There is a notable difference between feeling like you are always tired, not sleeping well or not getting enough rest, and having chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or systemic exercise intolerance disease.
It is a serious disease that affects many systems of the body and prevents normal daily activities. In some cases, the person cannot even get out of bed. According to the National Library of Medicine, the specific cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is not known and it may be due to more than one cause, and it is possible that two or more triggers come together to cause the disease.
Although anyone can suffer from it, this syndrome is more prevalent in people between 40 and 60 years old. Likewise, it is more common in women than in men. Its symptoms are unpredictable and can appear and disappear suddenly. In addition, the disease can evolve over time, and may worsen or, sometimes, improve.
They emphasize from the aforementioned portal that chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult to diagnose, since there are no specific tests and there are many other diseases that can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, for its diagnosis, medical professionals must rule out other pathologies before being able to conclude that it is chronic fatigue syndrome.
To do this, it will be necessary to analyze the medical history of the person and their family members, as well as pay attention to their symptoms. The doctor will perform a complete examination of the patient's physical and mental state, as well as blood and urine tests, among others.
Currently, chronic fatigue syndrome does not have a treatment or cure, but rather its treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms it causes. For example, acting on sleeping problems, medication to alleviate dizziness or pain.
Likewise, the National Library of Medicine emphasizes the importance of not going over the limit, doing too many things when the person feels better, as it could make them worse again. The medical professional must draw up a treatment plan based on the patient's needs and, in this pathology, they emphasize that it is important to have the support of family and friends.
