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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome PDF
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome PDF
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome PDF
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PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS
Chronic- is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects.
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Fatigue-
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ME- (myalgic encephalomyelitis). Myalgic means muscle aches or pains. Encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
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Muscle Nervous
Brain Spinal Cord
System
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Are responsible for essentially all body movements and can be viewed as the machines of the body.
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Are the main centers where correlation and integration of nervous information occurs.
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Is composed basically of specialized cells, whose function is to receive sensory stimuli and transmit them to effector organs, whether muscular or glandular.
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Inherited genetic susceptibility Exhaustion and mental stress. Depression. A traumatic event such as bereavement, divorce or redundancy. Recurring viral or bacterial infections. Not being active enough, or even being too active. Stress. Poor diet. Being socially isolated and/or feeling frustrated and depressed.
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It can affect anyone. Three times as common in women as in men. The most common age for it to develop is in the early twenties to mid-forties. In children the most common age for it to develop is 13-15 years.
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Unknown
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Fatigue An uncomfortable sensation in the muscle, even pain and cramping Neuro-cognitive Disrupted sleep Pain or aches in the muscles, joints or head A drop in blood pressure, feeling dizzy or pale Palpitations, increased heart rate or shortness of breath with exertion or on standing Marked weight change extreme loss or gain Inability to continue low-intensity physical activity
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Mild cases
Can care for yourself
Moderate cases
Reduced mobility and are restricted in most activities of daily living. The level of ability and severity of symptoms often varies from time to time (peaks and troughs). Are likely to have stopped work and require rest periods. Night-time sleep tends to be poor and disturbed.
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Severe cases
Are able to carry out only minimal daily tasks such as face
washing and cleaning teeth. Are likely to have severe difficulties with some mental processes such as concentrating. May be wheelchair-dependent for mobility and may be unable to leave your home except on rare occasions, and usually have severe prolonged after-effects from effort. May spend most of your time in bed. Often unable to tolerate any noise, and are generally very sensitive to bright light.
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Px education about the disease Relieve pain Aerobic Exercise Strength training Endurance training Power training Resistance Training
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Enhance muscle performance Decrease stress on joints and reduced risk of soft tissue injury during physical activities Possible improvement on balance Enhance daily physical performance during daily living, occupational, and recreational activities Enhanced feeling of physical well-being
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Patients with:
Cardiopulmonary problems Inflammatory disorders Osteoporosis
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Proper rest Dont stress Rest interval between exercises Eat healthy foods Exercise daily
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