Treatment of 40 cases of chronic fatigue syndrome by cupping method

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) refers to a group of main manifestations characterized by chronic or recurrent severe fatigue,accompanied by headache,sore throat,muscular and joint pain,insomnia and multiple nervous and psychological symptoms,but without other chronic organic diseases and mental disorders.In 1987,it was termed formally by the United States Centers for Diseases Control.Currently,the etiology and pathogenesis of CFS are still unknown,and there is effective medication for it.The author has treated 40 cases of this syndrome by applying cupping method on Back-Shu points since 2005.Now,the report is given as follows.