| Title |
Clinical Practice: Chronic fatigue syndrome
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|---|---|
| Published in |
European Journal of Pediatrics, June 2013
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00431-013-2058-8 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Charlotte L. Werker, Sanne L. Nijhof, Elise M. van de Putte |
| Abstract |
The diagnosis chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was conceptualized in the mid-1980s. It is a clinically defined condition characterized by severe and disabling new onset fatigue with at least four additional symptoms: impaired memory or concentration, sore throat, tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes, muscle pain, multi-joint pain, new headaches, unrefreshing sleep or post-exertion malaise. Chronic fatigue syndrome in adolescents is a rare condition compared to symptomatic fatigue. The estimated prevalence of adolescent CFS ranges between 0.11 and 1.29 % in Dutch, British, and US populations. Diagnosis of the chronic fatigue syndrome is established through exclusion of other medical and psychiatric causes of chronic fatiguing illness. Taking a full clinical history and a full physical examination are therefore vital. In adolescence, CFS is associated with considerable school absence with long-term detrimental effects on academic and social development. One of the most successful potential treatments for adolescents with CFS is cognitive behavioural therapy, which has been shown to be effective after 6 months in two thirds of the adolescents with CFS. This treatment effect sustains at 2-3-year follow-up. In conclusion, the diagnosis CFS should be considered in any adolescent patient with severe disabling long-lasting fatigue. Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective in 60-70 % of the patients. Prompt diagnosis favours the prognosis. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1% |
| Sweden | 1 | 1% |
| Australia | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | 96 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 20 | 20% |
| Student > Bachelor | 20 | 20% |
| Researcher | 12 | 12% |
| Other | 8 | 8% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 6% |
| Other | 15 | 15% |
| Unknown | 19 | 19% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 28 | 28% |
| Psychology | 17 | 17% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 13% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 9 | 9% |
| Unknown | 25 | 25% |
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