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topic: Similar Conditions of
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Similar Conditions of
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome similar conditions include a number of illnesses that have been described to have a similar spectrum of symptoms to chronic fatigue syndrome. These include fibromyalgia syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis, neurasthenia, multiple chemical sensitivities, and chronic mononucleosis. Although these illnesses may present with a primary symptom other than fatigue, chronic fatigue is commonly associated with all of them.

Other Conditions That May Cause Similar Symptoms

In addition, there are a large number of clinically defined, frequently treatable illnesses that can result in fatigue. Diagnosis of any of these conditions would exclude a definition of chronic fatigue syndrome unless the condition has been treated sufficiently and no longer explains the fatigue and other symptoms.

These include hypothyroidism, sleep apnea and narcolepsy, major depressive disorders, chronic mononucleosis, bipolar affective disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, cancer, autoimmune disease, hormonal disorders*, subacute infections, obesity, alcohol or substance abuse, and reactions to prescribed medications.

Similar Conditions in chronic fatigue syndrome

In addition to the eight primary defining symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, a number of other symptoms have been reported by some chronic fatigue syndrome patients. The frequencies of occurrence of these symptoms vary from 20% to 50% among chronic fatigue syndrome patients.

They include abdominal pain, alcohol intolerance, bloating, chest pain, chronic cough, diarrhea, dizziness, dry eyes or mouth, earaches, irregular heartbeat, jaw pain, morning stiffness, nausea, night sweats, psychological problems (depression, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks), shortness of breath, skin sensations, tingling sensations, and weight loss.