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Chronic Fatigue Overview
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not yet fully understood, but seems to be closely
related to Fibromyalgia. Both health problems seem to begin with a viral
infection or a severe physical or emotional shock. The range of symptoms for
Chronic Fatigue syndrome is usually marked with excessive, ongoing fatigue
that is so strong it impairs cognitive and memory brain functions. Sometimes
Chronic Fatigue syndrome also includes muscle pain, digestive problems,
insomnia and headaches.
Fibromyalgia has very similar symptoms to Chronic Fatigue syndrome and even
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These health problems generally affect young adult
females and are marked by chronic symptoms that can sometimes be disabling,
while having no specific known cause. Fibromyalgia sufferers may experience
more pain, along with anxiety, depression and numbness or tingling in the
body's extremities.
In some cases, doctors feel that chronic fatigue syndrome is just another form
of depression or simple exhaustion from their everyday lifestyles. Some
studies, however, have indicated there may be more to the causes of these
syndromes than some might think.
Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers for instance, often have a fever and
swollen glands. One study conducted showed that most of the participants had
very similar symptoms, and specific medical problems too.
Common symptoms which were brought to light in this study included: Chronic
fatigue, having cold extremities, impaired memory functions, frequent
urination, balancing problems, muscle twitches and aches, dry mouth and sore
throats.
When medical tests were run on the participants of this study, it was found
that some participants had a fever, but most had body temperatures below
normal. Most also had low blood pressure and yeast infections on their tongues
or in their mouths. 85% showed white spots on the nails, which indicates a
potential zinc deficiency.
Additionally, 82% showed yeast in their stools and 30% showed parasites in
their stools. Low levels of both zinc and magnesium were also found.
Based on studies like this, along with numerous examples of Chronic Fatigue
sufferers having success treating themselves with dietary changes and herbal
remedies and supplements, there seems to be at least some indication that this
syndrome is actually caused by more serious, underlying issues within the
body.
The biggest problems come of course, from the wide variety of issues and
responses each person's body is subjected to. Some people have food allergies
or intolerances without knowing it, while others breathe numerous harmful
toxins into their body all day long. Others may be more lacking in nutrition
and essential vitamins and minerals, while still others may have yeast
infections or parasites they're unaware of.
Remember too, that different treatments will create different results in
different people. Even natural and herbal remedies can have differing affects
from one person to another, and this also comes down to not knowing exactly
what might be causing the problems. A safe assumption though, is that by
improving the eating habits, boosting nutrition and treating for common
problems such as yeast infections, parasites and other harmful bacteria can
often go a long way towards resolving many of the associated problems.
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