Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (3)

Question 1

What is it defined as?

What are the features of it?

Answer 1

➊ Persistent fatigue for a minimum of 6+ weeks that has significantly impaired their ability to engage in their usual daily activities, and can’t be explained by another illness

➋ • Debilitating fatigue which is worsened by activity, is not caused by excessive cognitive, physical, emotional, or social exertion, and is not significantly relieved by rest
• Post-exertional malaise where worsening of symptoms is often delayed in onset by hours/days, or is disproportionate to the activity done
• Unrefreshing sleep or sleep disturbance
• Cognitive difficulties