How to Identify Chronic Fatigue Symptoms

Chronic fatigue symptoms are flu-like and very similar to symptoms of other disorders. This makes it difficult to spot sometimes. Women are much more likely to get chronic fatigue syndrome them men.

The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown. Doctors think that it may be the result of a viral infection or it could be a problem that occurs in the immune system after exposure to another illness. It's been linked to anemia, low blood pressure and hormone irregularities.

Let's look at some chronic fatigue symptoms to better understand how you can determine if it's a possibility that you have the disease and need to see your doctor.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Look for signs of extreme tiredness. It's not uncommon for people with chronic fatigue syndrome to feel completely exhausted even after having a full night's sleep.

2. Notice if you have a sore throat. This chronic fatigue symptom is one of the things that makes it flu-like.

3. Be aware if you have headaches. You may experience headaches more often then you normally would that are longer in duration.

4. Check for swollen and painful lymph nodes.

5. Check for swollen and painful joints. This is a common chronic fatigue symptom.

6. Pay attention if you have difficulty sleeping.

7. Notice if you experience memory loss or difficulty concentrating. You may especially have difficulty recalling words.

8. Look for signs of depression. While it is unclear if depression is a chronic fatigue symptom or just a result of the frustration of having the disease, it is important to recognize any depressed feelings you may have.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have these symptoms you should seek the advice of a medical professional.

Resources

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome