Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts at least six months and cannot be explained fully by an underlying medical condition. The fatigue deepens with neurological exertion but does not improve with rest.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Facts and Figures
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects hundreds of people in Pakistan. It most commonly occurs in adults, but children can get CFS in rare cases. It is four times more common among women than men, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts and statistics about chronic fatigue syndrome have been given below:
| Worldwide Prevalence of CFS | 0.4% to 2.5% |
| Commonly Affects | Adults |
| At-Risk Gender | Females |
| Age for Early symptoms | Young to middle-aged adults |
| Average Age for Diagnosis | 40 and 60 years |
| Problems related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Muscle or joint pain, Dizziness, Mental or Physical Exhaustion |
| Specialists Who Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Rheumatologists |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will cause the following signs and symptoms;
The preventive measures for chronic fatigue syndrome are;
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
There are currently no new treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2021.