Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extremely high levels of fatigue. This syndrome may last for months and generally worsens with mental or physical activity. Just taking rest might not be completely effective against CFS.
While there is no single test or factor behind CFS, we approach the treatment by trying to reduce the extreme symptoms. This includes low-dose medications, sleep and behavior counseling, and low-intensity exercise regimens.
Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue
The symptoms of CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome might differ from person to person. The severity of the symptoms may also fluctuate on a daily basis.
The common symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome are:
- Concentration or memory problems
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or neck
- Joint or muscle pain
- Dizziness
- Ineffective sleep
- Depression
- High exhaustion after a mental or physical exercise
Our Approach
There is no single test or specific CFS treatment. Hence we focus on symptom relief treatment. We begin by addressing the most disabling and disruptive symptoms. Our experts test the symptoms of the patients and provide them with the required treatment according to their diagnosis.
Our treatment process includes:
Medications
We deploy different medical therapies and regimens to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of chronic fatigue. Simply prescribing pills is not a solution to the problem. Instead, we conduct a full evaluation, with close follow-ups, to achieve individualized planning and regimentation.
Therapy
- Counseling: When required, our expert counselors talk with the patients to help them build their coping skills, address their workplace limitations, and help improve their relationships with family and friends.
- Addressing sleep problems: The doctors evaluate sleep issues and remedy those based on the causes. Sleep apnea, for instance, may be one of the significant factors causing insomnia and fatigue.
- Exercise regimens: Our experts suggest low-intensity exercise regimens, which gradually increase over time. Aggressive exercising can lead to the worsening of the symptoms. Hence, the suggested activities are according to the tolerance level of the patient.
- Medical therapy, if required.