ABSTRACT
Fatigue and lack of energy are frequent symptoms in children and adolescents. A diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome should be considered in children and adolescents who complain of chronic fatigue associated with other symptoms without a demonstrable physical cause. Lack of knowledge about this syndrome and late diagnosis may have a negative impact on the normal development of affected children and adolescents. Treatment should be based on a rehabilitation program with cognitive behavioral therapy and a gradual increase in activities.
Subject(s)
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic , Adolescent , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/diagnosis , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/psychology , Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic/therapy , Female , HumansABSTRACT
El cansancio y la falta de energía son síntomas muy frecuentes en niños y adolescentes. Su persistencia o aparición intermitente asociada o no a otros síntomas, sin causa física demostrable, debe hacer considerar la posibilidad de un síndrome de fatiga crónica. La falta de conocimiento de la enfermedad y un diagnóstico tardío pueden tener un impacto negativo en el desarrollo normal de los niños y adolescentes afectados. El tratamiento debe estar basado en un programa de rehabilitación con aumento gradual de actividades y en la terapia cognitivo-conductual
Fatigue and lack of energy are frequent symptoms in children and adolescents. A diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome should be considered in children and adolescents who complain of chronic fatigue associated with other symptoms without a demonstrable physical cause. Lack of knowledge about this syndrome and late diagnosis may have a negative impact on the normal development of affected children and adolescents. Treatment should be based on a rehabilitation program with cognitive behavioral therapy and a gradual increase in activities
