Post-viral fatigue syndrome

Post-viral fatigue syndrome is a sudden or gradually onset fatigue without a previously healthy and athletic person. It is diagnosed based on the patient’s history ruling out other medical conditions that could cause fatigue. Initially, symptoms are treated and the person’s functionality is improved. This is aided by light exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy. Medications are used for concurrent conditions such as depression.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology