Abstract : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complicated disease that classified as a dangerous one. The common symptom of this disease is the tiredness or exhaustion that stays in the body for at least six months. The cause of CFS is not clear yet, but viruses, abnormalities in the immune system, and hormonal imbalance might cause CFS. The Diagnosis process is not based on a certain test that done in the lab then the result can be taken directly, but it based on tracking some diagnostic criteria which
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Nervous System Involvement Upon concluding my neurobiology course, I spent some time reflecting on what I've learned about the nervous system and its functions. I thought about how much progress has been made in the last couple of decades alone in defining and understanding certain aspects of neuronal functions, and must admit that I am very impressed. However, there is still so much we don't know about this area, and nowhere has this notion proved more true than
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal illness (which causes chronic pain) and a chronic fatigue disorder. It can also change sleep patterns and cause the following: digestive disorders, chronic headaches, painful menstrual periods, temperature sensitivity, morning stiffness, numbness or tingling of extremities, and even cognitive memory problems. The name fibromyalgia comes from "fibro" in Latin meaning tissue, "my" in Greek meaning muscle, and "algia" (also Greek) meaning pain.(source
still not fully understood. While both are considered chronic conditions, both have no cure and neither of them are fully understood. Fibromyalgia is a common disorder which causes widespread chronic pain and fatigue. People who have this condition typically have pain and tenderness in all four quadrants of the body, along with eighteen specific tender points in the neck, arms, shoulders, back, hips, and legs. Along with the pain and fatigue, people will also experience trouble sleeping, migraine
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened pain response to pressure. Most people believe that Fibromyalgia is rare; however, it is estimated to impact more than 5 million citizens of the United States alone. It is dominantly found in women more than men with 80% of reported cases being those of women. It usually onsets in middle age even though it is a long-term disorder. Diagnosing a patient with Fibromyalgia may take time but it is very possible
Fibromyaligia and Physical Therapy Fibromylagia is a chronic disorder that causes wide-spread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness in localized area. So far the disorder can't be cured, but can be managed through treatment. The client will need to be diagnosed by a medical doctor and unhappily may live with fibromayaigia for years if not for the rest of their life. However, clients should remember that they aren't alone,today over 5.6 million Americans suffer from this disorder No one is
electronic monitoring at her job caused her undue stress and several health problems including muscle aches, mental confusion, weakened eyesight, severe sleep disturbance, nausea, and exhaustion. Ternipsede was later diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (Electronic 446). A study done by the University of Wisconsin found that eighty-seven percent of employees subjected to electronic monitoring suffered from higher stress levels and increased tension while only sixty-seven percent
Stolen Health & Life: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Marauds Its Victims The Golden Girls was an eighties sitcom about four women that shared a home in Miami. The sitcom presented a myriad of topics from homelessness to age discrimination. One of its more poignant episodes was about the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This two part episode showed how Dorothy (portrayed by Bea Arthur), struggled to find the cause of an ongoing illness that mimicked flu like symptoms. After visiting a multitude
Malaria is a common disease in a hot tropical area and it affects about 300 million people worldwide. There are four types of parasites that cause malaria in humans. Among the types of species Plasmodium falciparum is most common in Africa region and it can cause deadly form of disease. The Plasmodium vivax which is the second type of species is not life-threatening form of malaria. Plasmodium ovale also causes malaria. The system malaria affect most is the immune system. Malaria undergoes a complex
Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome and fibromyositis, is a chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, socially, and mentally. It can affect any area of the body and affects multiple areas. This disorder is most common in women, but it can also affect men and children of all ethnic groups. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of twenty and fifty. People who have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, or Spinal Arthritis have an increased risk of developing Fibromyalgia. This
The Most Common Causes of Chronic Stomach Problems The first thing you have to do to treat chronic stomach problems is figure out what’s causing them in the first place. In this section, I will reveal the 10 most common causes of chronic stomach pain. 2. How Healing Your Gut Helps Ease Chronic Pain In this section, I will show you how healing your gut not only helps treat your chronic stomach problems, but how doing so can help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and inflammation. Healing
Gulf War Syndrome The use of chemical weapons in warfare is currently being debated. Organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) create a set of rules for international countries to follow for the development, production, selling, and usage of chemical weapons. The WHO created a manual that helps prepare countries for terrorist attacks with chemical warfare. They investigate areas exposed to chemical attacks, such as the Gulf War Syndrome, also known as the Gulf War Illness (GWI)
decrease in either of the two then steps should be taken to figure out why. When working out be willing to adjust daily training intensity/volume, or allow a day of complete rest, when performance declines, or when athletes complain of excessive fatigue overtraining may be the cause (Meeusen, Duclos, Gleeson, Rietjens, Steinacker & Urhausen, 2006). Attempt to avoid excessive monotony of training and always individualize the intensity of training or else you are eventually going to plateau once your
Common Causes of Severe Abdominal Cramps Does your stomach hurt a lot? Chronic lower belly pain is so common these days, many people think it’s normal. It’s only when the abdominal cramps become severe that they begin to worry it could be something serious. If you're experiencing severe abdominal cramps, here are some of the common conditions that may be causing it: 1. Constipation Constipation is a number one cause of chronic lower belly pain, especially in women. If you’re not having at least
Stimulants are a type of medication prescribed to treat various medical conditions. A stimulant is a drug that excites any bodily function, more specifically those that increase brain and central nervous system activity (The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica). When stimulant medications are taken, dopamine and norepinephrine levels are increased which helps transmit signals between nerves in the brain which increase brain activity. This medication promotes the brain to be alert, increase motor activity
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), sometimes referred to as an “abdominal migraine,” is a rare and unexplained disorder that is found in children and some adults (Gee, 1882). This disorder is characterized by bouts of vomiting that last from a few hours to several days (Bullard & Page, 2005). Cyclic vomiting syndrome is estimated to affect approximately two percent of children. Currently, researchers have been unable to determine what causes CVS, which is why it is known as a disease in disguise.
out in caring for them, therefore lessening her burden. As far as the impending divorce, the goal is to work things through with her spouse and not get divorced. One goal for both issues is open communication. The goal for the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is pain control, adequate rest, relaxation and nutrition. It is geared toward having the patient manage them so that she can still function and not be incapacitated by the symptoms she may be
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Lyme disease is a zoonotic disease that is transmitted through the bite of ticks infected with bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (Pearson, 2015). “Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system” (CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Borrelia burgdorferi: is a parasite bacteria that requires a host due to its limited metabolic capacity
specification by means of Western blots and Flow Cytometry. If the assay proves to be specific, the process of characterizing cells will become more efficient. If the research established a conclusive connection between healthy controls, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients, and their dysfunctions in controlling oxidative stress future development of diagnosis and treatment tools will be