ME/CFS in Adolescents — Study Review
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition characterized by long-term fatigue that is not significantly alleviated during rest and is not caused by previous medical conditions or continuous exercise. Symptoms are quite diverse, but not specific to this...
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| description | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition characterized by long-term fatigue that is not significantly alleviated during rest and is not caused by previous medical conditions or continuous exercise. Symptoms are quite diverse, but not specific to this disease entity. The most common are: concentration and memory problems, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, sleep disturbances, headache. Moreover, autonomic nervous system functioning and post-exertional malaise examination is considered to be important in diagnosis of adolescent patients with ME/CFS. The presented analysis of research shows that adolescents with ME/CFS urge to be understood and believed regarding an illness that few understood. Continuing education and remaining the social activity in young ME/CFS patients seems to be crucial in maintaining quality of life. ME/CFS in adolescents might lead to significant problems related to the school absenteeism, poorer quality of life at school, school and academic achievement compared to healthy adolescents. Anxiety might co-occur with ME/CFS in adolescents. Supportive therapy for comorbidities could be considered, if needed. However, there is no established effective treatment for ME/CFS, for which there is urgent need. (JNNN 2020;9(2):76–79) |
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| spelling | doaj-art-08e91e552b3c4217982845b05bd4bfc62025-08-20T01:59:13ZengPaństwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych we WłocławkuPielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne2084-80212299-03212020-06-0192767910.15225/PNN.2020.9.2.533578ME/CFS in Adolescents — Study ReviewJustyna Szrajda0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4698-520XDepartment of Hygiene, Epidemiology, Ergonomics and Postgraduate Training, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, PolandChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition characterized by long-term fatigue that is not significantly alleviated during rest and is not caused by previous medical conditions or continuous exercise. Symptoms are quite diverse, but not specific to this disease entity. The most common are: concentration and memory problems, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, sleep disturbances, headache. Moreover, autonomic nervous system functioning and post-exertional malaise examination is considered to be important in diagnosis of adolescent patients with ME/CFS. The presented analysis of research shows that adolescents with ME/CFS urge to be understood and believed regarding an illness that few understood. Continuing education and remaining the social activity in young ME/CFS patients seems to be crucial in maintaining quality of life. ME/CFS in adolescents might lead to significant problems related to the school absenteeism, poorer quality of life at school, school and academic achievement compared to healthy adolescents. Anxiety might co-occur with ME/CFS in adolescents. Supportive therapy for comorbidities could be considered, if needed. However, there is no established effective treatment for ME/CFS, for which there is urgent need. (JNNN 2020;9(2):76–79)https://apcz.umk.pl/PNIN/article/view/37982me/cfsadolescentschronic fatigue syndrome |
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| title_short | ME/CFS in Adolescents — Study Review |
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