Diseases and Conditions
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Alternative medicine
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of chronic fatigue syndrome include:
- Age. Chronic fatigue syndrome can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects young to middle-aged adults.
- Sex. Women are diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome much more often than men, but it may be that women are simply more likely to report their symptoms to a doctor.
