Low Vasopressin in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (P4-4.006)

Summary & key facts

This short abstract reports that people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) showed low levels of the hormone vasopressin. The authors studied how the body controls water balance in ME/CFS. The paper notes that ME/CFS is classified by the WHO as a neurological disease (ICD‑10 G93.3).

Key facts:

• The study focused on water homeostasis (how the body controls water) in ME/CFS patients.
• The title and report indicate that vasopressin levels were low in people with ME/CFS.
• The authors note ME/CFS is classified by the World Health Organization as a neurological disease (ICD‑10 code G93.3).
• This item is a short abstract available at DOI 10.1212/WNL.0000000000205761.

Abstract

To shed light on the pathophysiology of water homeostasis in patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), classified by WHO as a neurological disease (ICD 10 code G933).

Topics

Electrolyte and hormonal disorders

Categories

Health Sciences Medicine Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Tags

Chronic fatigue syndrome Encephalomyelitis Internal medicine Medicine Multiple sclerosis Physical medicine and rehabilitation Physical therapy Psychiatry Vasopressin

Conditions & symptoms

Lack of energy or motivation Poor sleep