Diagnosis

Take the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Quiz

We all get tired. Many of us have felt depressed at times. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not like the normal ups and downs we have in everyday life.

1. For some people, chronic fatigue syndrome can begin when?




2. The mental fatigue and confusion of CFS has been compared to what other condition?





3. Which of these is not a typical symptom of CFS?




4. Who is most likely to get CFS?





5. Which lab test can find out for sure if a person has CFS?




6. What is the main cause of CFS?




7. How is CFS treated?




8. Which of these statements is true about people who have CFS?




Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Gotwals, Jessica, RN, BSN, MPH

Online Medical Reviewer: Pedersen, Deborah, MD

Date Last Reviewed: 04/30/2023

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
stethoscope icon

Personalized care starts with the right provider

Search by specialty, location, and more.

FIND A DOCTOR
Related Articles
Read article
Infectious Diseases
What Do You Know about Sexually Transmitted Infections?

Answer this one: Which is the most common bacterial STI?

Read article
Infectious Diseases
How Much Do You Know About Smallpox?

Smallpox was once found throughout the world, causing illness and death wherever it occurred.

Read article
Lung Health
What Do You Know About Tuberculosis?

Answer this one: How do you get TB?

Read article
Skin Health
How Much Do You Know About Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases?

The most common mosquito-borne disease is dengue. It affects nearly 400 million people worldwide each year. Find out more about mosquito-borne diseases by taking this quiz.