If you're tired, do you have chronic fatigue syndrome?
Feb 07, 2025
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is known as a condition characterized by persistent and severe fatigue, although no clear medical cause has been identified. The biggest feature of this disease is that even if you rest enough, your fatigue is not relieved. In addition, fatigue lasts for more than six months and makes daily activities difficult, and symptoms such as memory and concentration disorders, headaches, sore throat, lymphatic gland pressure, muscle pain and multiple joint pain, feeling not refreshed even after sleeping, and severe fatigue after exercise are accompanied. If more than four of these symptoms appear, it is necessary to suspect chronic fatigue syndrome.
Park Se-jin, a family medicine professor at the Catholic University of Korea's Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, said, `Chronic fatigue syndrome can be affected by a number of factors, including various infections, extreme stress, exposure to toxic substances, and disorders of the central nervous system.'"It tends to occur more especially in women and the elderly, which is deeply related to hormonal changes in women, lack of nutrition due to frequent diets, and a decrease in immunity in the elderly.'
Chronic fatigue syndrome is not a disease that is confirmed by a specific test. Instead, it goes through an examination process to exclude other diseases that can cause fatigue. They include liver function test, anemia test, thyroid function test, rheumatology test, and depression evaluation. Through this, it is diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome after excluding the possibility of other diseases.
There is no specific treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome because the cause has not been identified. However, symptomatic treatment aimed at alleviating symptoms is the main focus. Antidepressants, adrenocorticotropic hormone drugs, pain treatment, and cognitive behavioral therapy are performed, and customized treatment is performed according to the individual patient's condition.
Chronic fatigue syndrome can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle. Regular life and proper eating habits are fundamental to managing fatigue. It is important to go to bed at a certain time and exercise regularly. Avoid overeating or irregular meals and consume carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, etc. evenly. Natural vitamin supplementation through fruits and vegetables is the most ideal, but vitamin supplements can be used if necessary. It is also important to reduce stress, which is one of the main causes of chronic fatigue. You should relieve tension in a way that suits you, such as meditation and hobbies.
Professor Park Se-jin "Recently, studies have shown that aerobic exercise, which gradually increases in chronic fatigue syndrome, is effective in improving symptoms."However, the exercise intensity must be properly adjusted, and if fatigue intensifies again, the exercise intensity must be adjusted again" he said.
Our bodies may not respond immediately to small changes in our lifestyles. However, when the body begins to send abnormal signals, it is likely that a big problem has already occurred. Chronic fatigue syndrome is one such signal. Prevention is a way to protect our health with less effort and cost than treatment.
Professor Park Se-jin said "Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common but overlooked disease in modern society. But with the right information and precautions, you can overcome fatigue and regain a healthy life"If chronic fatigue persists and it is difficult to manage on your own, it is important to see a specialist for diagnosis and treatment. A healthy life doesn't happen overnight. Small changes in habits can bring about big changes, he said.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
