Table 2 Adult/Children CFS differences
From: Chronic fatigue syndrome: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment
Age | Fatigue | Symptoms | Psychiatric profile | Prevalence % | Sex M/F | Triggering factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult 20-40 | >6 months | Odynophagia Painful adenophatias Myalgias cephalea | Post-anxiety disorders Depression | 0.006-2.5 | 2-3/1 | Flu Cold Serious disease |
Child 5-15 | >3-6 months | Episodic tension cephalea Recurrent abdominal pain Tachycardia Orthostatic hypotension | Sadness Hyperactivity (initial phase) Fatigue | 0.06-0.32 | 2.5/1 | Traumatism Sport failure Mild disease |