Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to the condition where the person feels severe continuous tiredness which is not related to any other medical condition. The cause of this disease is unknown according to modern science. Factors like age, environment, heredity, previous chronic illness, psychological factors like stress, depression may precipitate the condition. It is more prevalent among middle aged women. The diagnosis is confirmed only after the other common conditions of fatigue like hypothyroidism, tumors, multiple sclerosis, pregnancy, infections like typhoid, diseases of liver, kidney, heart etc are ruled out.
SYMPTOMS:
- Severe tiredness not relieved even after adequate rest.
- Inability to do even mild exercise or work.
- Pain in the joints and muscles without swelling.
- Mild temperature.
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Mental confusion
- Soar throat
- Increased sensitivity to light, sound and smell.
- Discomforts in the stomach like pain, constipation etc
- Tenderness of lymph node esp under the arm and neck.
- Frequent breathlessness
MANAGEMENT:
There is no effective treatment available for this condition in modern medicine other than symptomatic relief. Analgesics and other dietery supplements are prescribed to ease the pain and fatigue. Psychiatric support in the form of counselling and cognitive behavioral therapy are tried. These give mild to moderate relief and improvement.
In Ayurveda, this condition can be understood as Aama related disorder or a disturbance in the Ojas.
The entity called Ojas is an unique concept in Ayurveda. The body is made of the Saptadhathus- the 7 tissue elements of the body, which are formed and nourished by the nutrients from the food which we consume. The best essence of each tissue element forms the Ojas. Job of the Ojas is to bind the body, mind, soul and the sense organs together, that too harmoniously. It circulates through out the body and gives a sense of well being and happiness when it is in proper quantity and quality. Any disturbance in Ojas, fails to bring good health even when the Tridoshas and their physiological functions are maintained in their normalcy. This explains the absence of any abnormality in numerical investigations commonly used in modern medicine to detect a disease condition, with respect to the Chronic fatigue syndrome. Because, in this condition, all the lab test and imaging techniques emerge out to be normal.
Attempts at increasing and nourishing the Ojas gives wonderful results in this condition. Clearing the body of the Aama (undigested toxins), clearing the channels of the body and eliminating the vitiated doshas with Panchakarma therapies and administeration of medications and diet which nourishes and protects the depleting Ojas is the main line of management in this condition.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieria) is an extremely effective medicine for increasing Ojas. Enema with medicated oil, milk etc nourishes the Ojas. Nasal administeration of medicated ghee or pure ghee also strengthens Ojas.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE:
- One should eat sweet, untuous, light and cool diet.
- Milk and ghee are considered excellent for ojas related disorders due to their similarity in properties with Ojas.
- Cows milk has to be consumed regularly.
- Meat soup also is very beneficial for the condition.
- Digestion and digestive system has to be maintained properly by eating a proper diet in the right quantity and with right quality.
- A satvic diet comprising of sweet taste, low spice, less oil, which is freshly prepared, taken warm all make for increase of Ojas and bring well being of the body.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in Ojas and in turn impart the same property to the body.
- Regular bath with warm water and indulging in spiritual activities makes for enhancement of Ojas.
- Meditation, yoga and other practices which increases the feeling of happiness and a general well being has to be practiced regularly.
- Rejuvenation therapies in Ayurveda helps a lot in relieving this condition.
Alternative treatments like Ayurveda, Reiki and Hypnosis helps in curing Chronic Fatigue.
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