Now many people complain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This was largely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by:
- an endless feeling of tiredness, loss of strength,
- overwork that does not go away after a good sleep and long rest.
According to doctor Ekaterina Demyanovskaya, CFS may indicate the development of various pathologies. This could be:
- anemia,
- thyroid dysfunction,
- depression,
- chronic infectious diseases
- cancer.
—Chronic fatigue syndrome directly develops after an infectious disease, most often a viral one. No specific treatment has been developed for it. The therapy is based on lifestyle correction, the doctor told RT.
Nutrition plays a major role in maintaining energy. Fruits containing a large amount of vitamins will give you a boost of energy. Lean meat, fish, eggs and dairy products will provide you with protein. Slow-cooked grains provide long-lasting, healthy satiety.
— With chronic fatigue syndrome, it is especially important to avoid excess added sugar in the diet: after a sharp surge of energy from candy or a piece of cake, a decline occurs, and the person may feel exhausted, the doctor emphasized.
To combat fatigue, it is important to cure all chronic diseases, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis. It is equally important to establish a psycho-emotional background, for which you may need to consult a psychologist.
Risk factors for developing chronic fatigue syndrome:
- unfavorable living or working conditions
- factors that weaken general immunity (anesthesia, radiation exposure, etc.)
- constant stress
- continuous hard work
- lack of physical activity
- food cravings (sweet, spicy, etc.)
Symptoms:
- Feeling of fatigue, inability to do any work.
- depression, irritability, apathy.
- headaches.
- drowsiness during the day and difficulty falling asleep in the evening.
- chills, sweating.
- pain in muscles and joints.
- swelling of lymph nodes.
- pain and sore throat.
- frequent colds.
- decreased memory, ability to concentrate.
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