Thankfully, awareness for conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has drastically increased in the last few years, and it’s much more common for medical practitioners to identify the illness. Guidelines for diagnosing CFS are in place and are being observed regularly.
No individual test or exam can be administered to diagnose CFS. It is likely that, if you are suffering from CFS, you will be diagnosed following a process of exclusion of other, similar conditions. Following a physical examination, a review of your medical history, and, likely, blood and urine tests, your doctor will be looking to exclude conditions such as:
- Anaemia
- Diabetes
- Underactive thyroid gland
- Liver conditions
- Kidney conditions
Once these possibilities are eliminated, factors that can conclude a CFS diagnosis include an unexplained fatigue that:
- Has presented recently
- Is a long-term issue, or is recurring
- Is worsened by physical or mental exercise
- Has reduced your ability to complete tasks you used to be capable of
A CFS diagnosis can take longer than expected, as many other conditions must be ruled out first. A specialist may need to be involved because of the particular nature of the illness. Once your diagnosis has been confirmed by a medical expert, you will be instructed about ways to alleviate your symptoms.
If you believe you are suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because of medical negligence, a road traffic accident, or unsafe work conditions, you may be entitled to start a CFS Compensation claim. Contact Brian Barr Solicitors today for legal advice about your case with a specialist Chronic Fatigue Syndrome solicitor.