Chronic fatigue syndrome. A review from the general practice perspective.
There is no doubt that the chronic fatigue syndrome exists. It is a condition that is debilitating and of unknown cause. Research into chronic fatigue syndrome demonstrates possible psychiatric or organic causes. The truth may be somewhere in between. Evidence for the existence of an ongoing chronic infection is now not convincing. Treatment should be based on supportive counselling, explanation, psychiatric help (both pharmacological and non pharmacological) and a graded programme of increased activity with the eventual aim of resumption of full functioning.
Holmwood
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Family Medicine Programme, South Australia.
Shannon
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D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / Q000276:immunology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans
D000914:Antibodies, Viral