Neurasthenia is another name for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. It means the weakness of the nervous system. Neurasthenia is characterized by general lassitude, irritability, lack of concentration, worry, and hypochondria. Neurasthenia is a mental disorder triggered by stress or anxiety.

What are the synonyms of Neurasthenia?
Neurasthenia is also known as Primary Neurasthenia, Cardiac Neurosis, Chronic Asthenia, Da Costa's Syndrome, Effort Syndrome, Functional Cardiovascular Disease, Soldier's Heart, Subacute Asthenia

What are the causes of Neurasthenia?
The cause of Neurasthenia remain unknown however like most disorders, certain predisposing factors may play an important part, chief of which may be mentioned heredity factors, occupation (high stress occupations), age (tends to occurs between 20 and 55 years of age), and sex (predominantly see in males).

What are the symptoms associated with Neurasthenia?
Neurasthenia is a mental disorder triggered by stress or anxiety. Symptoms may include
-- weakness or fatigue, which may be accompanied by chest pain
-- rapid intense heartbeat that may be irregular (palpitations, Tachycardia)
-- cold, clammy hands and feet
-- abnormally rapid breathing (hyperventilating)
-- dizziness or faintness
-- periodic sighing
-- sweating for no apparent reason
-- Be restless fidgeting.