General Health
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The box below contains links for general health advice. Click on the conditions for further information
General advice is available from:
www.bad.org.uk Good website about skin problems from the British Assocaition of Dermatologists
www.hpa.org.uk Health Protection Agency
Helpful Information
Follow the links below for more information.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Diarrhoea
- Cholesterol
- Low back pain and computer ergonomics
- Coughs
- Sore throat
- Emergency treatment of Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Carbon monoxide
- Insect bites
- Migraine
- Meningitis and Septicaemia
- Diabetes
- Glandular Fever
- Measles
- Acne
- Eczema and Psoriasis
- Cystitis
- Hayfever
- Wart and verrucas
- Ear Infections
- Conjunctivitis
- Athlete's foot
- Head injury
- Constipation
- Ingrowing toenail
- Mumps
- Influenza and Avian Flu
- Moles or Melanomas
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME / MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a general term for a wide range of conditions including myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
‘Myalgia’ is muscle pain and ‘encephalomyelitis’ refers to inflammation and dysfunction of the brain and spinal cord.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptom of CFS is profound and continued fatigue and exhaustion which does not go away with sleep or rest.
Other symptoms include
• Muscle and joint pain
• Poor short- term memory and concentration
• Painful glands
• Stomach ache
• Sore throat
• Severe headache
• Insomnia and sleep disturbance
• Sensitivity to light
What are the causes?
CFS is a complex condition and there is, as yet, no consensus on a single cause. It appears that a variety of physical and psychological factors may cause and trigger the condition.
What should I do if I think I may have CFS?
Please visit your GP who can discuss this with you further.
Other useful weblinks
www.afme.org.uk
www.cam-me.org.uk
The local support group
www.meassociation.org.uk
Source :Greater Peterborough Primary Care Partnership