Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:disease
medical condition |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
ME
CFS myalgic encephalomyelitis |
| gptkbp:cause |
unknown
disability reduced quality of life |
| gptkbp:controversy |
diagnosis and treatment debated
|
| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
clinical evaluation
exclusion of other conditions |
| gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis |
gptkb:depression
sleep disorders hypothyroidism fibromyalgia |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1980s
|
| gptkbp:hasNo |
cure
definitive diagnostic test |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
|
| gptkbp:ICD-10_code |
G93.3
|
| gptkbp:prevalence |
millions affected worldwide
more common in women affects adults and children |
| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
stress
genetic predisposition viral infections immune system problems |
| gptkbp:studiedBy |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:supportGroup |
gptkb:Action_for_ME
gptkb:ME_Association gptkb:Solve_ME/CFS_Initiative |
| gptkbp:symptom |
sleep disturbances
joint pain muscle pain sore throat headaches memory problems enlarged lymph nodes persistent fatigue post-exertional malaise |
| gptkbp:treatment |
cognitive behavioral therapy
symptom management graded exercise therapy medications for pain medications for sleep |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alastair_Lynch
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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