[Chronic fatigue syndrome in a 15-year-old girl].
Fatigue and lack of energy are frequent symptoms in children and adolescents. A diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome should be considered in children and adolescents who complain of chronic fatigue associated with other symptoms without a demonstrable physical cause. Lack of knowledge about this syndrome and late diagnosis may have a negative impact on the normal development of affected children and adolescents. Treatment should be based on a rehabilitation program with cognitive behavioral therapy and a gradual increase in activities.
Unidad de Psiquiatría Infantil y Adolescente, Departamento de Psiquiatría y Psicología Médica, Clínica Universitaria, Universidad de Navarra, España. adiazcaneja@hotmail.com
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Díaz-Caneja Greciano
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Rodríguez Sosa
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Aguilera Albesa
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Sánchez-Carpintero
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Soutullo Esperón
D000293:Adolescent; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans