Differential diagnosis

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Differential diagnosis in ME/CFS is the process which tries to make a correct diagnosis by excluding other diseases which can cause similar symptoms, for example other fatiguing or painful illness.[1]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Many diseases can cause similar symptoms ME/CFS:

However, if strict diagnostic criteria and diagnostic testing for other conditions is used, misdiagnosing a patient suffering from the conditions above with ME/CFS is unlikely.[2][3]

Multiple Sclerosis[edit | edit source]

Neurological symptoms, such as POTS symptoms and dysautonomia are very common in ME/CFS patients, those same symptoms are common in M.S. as well. Furthermore M.S. can often present with fatigue and post-exertional malaise.[4]

Notable studies[edit | edit source]

  • 2021, Clinical Profile and Aspects of Differential Diagnosis in Patients with ME/CFS from Latvia[5] - (Full text)
  • 2000, Differential diagnosis: The challenge of chronic fatigue[1] - (Full text)

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References[edit | edit source]

postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) - A form of orthostatic intolerance where the cardinal symptom is excessive tachycardia due to changing position (e.g. from lying down to sitting up).

postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) - A form of orthostatic intolerance where the cardinal symptom is excessive tachycardia due to changing position (e.g. from lying down to sitting up).

orthostatic intolerance (OI) - The development of symptoms when standing upright, where symptoms are relieved upon reclining. Patients with orthostatic intolerance have trouble remaining upright for more than a few seconds or a few minutes, depending upon severity. In severe orthostatic intolerance, patients may not be able to sit upright in bed. Orthostatic intolerance is often a sign of dysautonomia. There are different types of orthostatic intolerance, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

neuroendocrine relating to hormones that influence the nervous system

adverse reaction Any unintended or unwanted response to a treatment, whether in a clinical trial or licensed treatment. May be minor or serious.

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