All of the following are true regarding Chronic fatigue syndrome, EXCEPT: (A) Multiple painful joints/associated with knee pains without swelling, (B) More common in men, (C) Painful cervical lymph nodes, (D) Pain not relieved even after rest
Answer is B. (B) More common in men # Chronic Fatigue syndrome is: Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent or relapsing fatigue that is of new or definite onset; is not the result of ongoing exertion; is not alleviated by rest; and results in substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities; and Four or more of the following symptoms that persist or recur during six or more consecutive months of illness and that do not predate the fatigue: Self-reported impairment in short-term memory or concentration Sore throat Tender cervical or axillary nodes Muscle pain Multi-joint pain without redness or swelling Headaches of a new pattern or severity Unrefreshing sleep Postexertional malaise lasting 24 h