Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Introduction for Patients and Caregiv

Description: Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Naheed Ali Chronic fatigue syndrome is a confusing and disputed disorder that affects more and more people. Here, Naheed Ali sheds light on this ill-understood and yet debilitating disorder. Readers will come away with not only a better understanding of what constitutes CFS but various ways of dealing with its symptoms. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes persistent and debilitating tiredness. The condition has no obvious cause but persists for more than six months, and patients tend to avoid activity due to constant fatigue. A wide variety of causes are thought to contribute to the condition, while the relatively low disease prevalence and lack of diagnostic criteria has made it difficult to identify and diagnose CFS.Here, Naheed Ali presents an overview of CFS, its causes, symptoms and outcomes, and the treatment options available to sufferers. He also includes information about lifestyle changes, preventative measures, and emotional and mental approaches to having the disorder. Readers will find here a ready resource for understanding CFS and the various ways of approaching it, and living well in spite of it. Author Biography Naheed Ali, MD, is the author of Arthritis and You (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), Understanding Lung Cancer (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014), Understanding Celiac Disease (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014), and Understanding Pain (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015). He has appeared as a special guest on numerous talk shows and has been quoted in many national print magazines and TV websites across the US, including Womans World, Prevention, Whole Living, MSN.com, USAToday.com, and others. Table of Contents PrefacePart I: Groundwork1 Energy and the Human Body2 History of Chronic Fatigue SyndromePart II: Clinical Picture3 Causes and Risk Factors4 Pathology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome5 Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome6 Role of the Family Physician, Internist and Neurologist7 Role of the Hospital in Chronic Fatigue SyndromePart III: Many Faces8 Fatigue and the Human Body9 Viral, Neuropsychiatric, and Neuroendocrine HypothesesPart IV: Resolutions10 Natural Approaches to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome11 Pharmacological Approaches to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome12 Addressing the Mind in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome13 Collective Efforts14 ConclusionAppendix A: CFS Related LinksAppendix B: CFS Research and TrainingAppendix C: CFS and Related OrganizationsAppendix D: Nationally Recognized CFS ClinicsAppendix E: For Further Reading Review Ali, a TV talk-show guest and author of Understanding Pain (2015) and other guides for patients and caregivers focusing on lung cancer, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers, obesity, arthritis, and diabetes, now presents an in-depth look at chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). . . . Seriously comprehensive, this volume covers the basics (including CFS naming issues), the clinical picture, CFS many faces, and various approaches toward resolution. The back matter includes a glossary; five appendixes, from clinics to further reading; copious endnotes; and a bibliography. Best for collections strong on health sciences. * Booklist * Long Description Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes persistent and debilitating tiredness. The condition has no obvious cause but persists for more than six months, and patients tend to avoid activity due to constant fatigue. A wide variety of causes are thought to contribute to the condition, while the relatively low disease prevalence and lack of diagnostic criteria has made it difficult to identify and diagnose CFS. Here, Naheed Ali presents an overview of CFS, its causes, symptoms and outcomes, and the treatment options available to sufferers. He also includes information about lifestyle changes, preventative measures, and emotional and mental approaches to having the disorder. Readers will find here a ready resource for understanding CFS and the various ways of approaching it, and living well in spite of it. Review Quote Ali, a TV talk-show guest and author of Understanding Pain (2015) and other guides for patients and caregivers focusing on lung cancer, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers, obesity, arthritis, and diabetes, now presents an in-depth look at chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). . . . Seriously comprehensive, this volume covers the basics (including CFS naming issues), the clinical picture, CFS many faces, and various approaches toward resolution. The back matter includes a glossary; five appendixes, from clinics to further reading; copious endnotes; and a bibliography. Best for collections strong on health sciences. Details ISBN1442226579 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2015 ISBN-10 1442226579 ISBN-13 9781442226579 Format Hardcover Subtitle An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.0478 Short Title UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC FATIGUE Language English Media Book Pages 270 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield UK Release Date 2015-11-22 NZ Release Date 2015-11-22 Author Naheed Ali Alternative 9780810895959 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-11-14 Publication Date 2015-09-22 US Release Date 2015-09-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137358136;

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