Along with the line of our talking about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), recent study finds it may be caused by an underlying genetic susceptibility:

A comprehensive study of 227 chronic fatigue syndrome patients shows several genetic differences, the CDC team found.

“It really is the first credible evidence for a biological basis for chronic fatigue syndrome,” CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding told reporters in a telephone briefing.

According to Reuters, there are at least 1 million Americans suffer from CFS. Chronic fatigue syndrome is defined by a range of symptoms, including fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, problems with memory and concentration and often pain. A family with a member who suffers from CFS forgoes an estimated $20,000 a year in lost earnings and savings.

Chronic fatigue may all be in the genes, US says [Reuters]

Related posts:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Kids

What Can Help Kids With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Should Kids With CFS Exercise

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