In the mid-19^t^hcentury, symptoms of fatigue, vague aches and pains, low-grade fever, and lack of energy were attributed to a disorder called .

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The symptoms described in the question were commonly associated with neurasthenia, a diagnosis that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The condition was believed to be caused by exhaustion of the nervous system and was often treated with rest and relaxation. Option B) neurosis and option C) hysteria are general terms for a variety of emotional and behavioral disorders, while option D) somatic syndrome is not a recognized medical diagnosis.

In the Mid-19th century, Symptoms of Fatigue, Vague Aches and Pains

In the Mid-19^t^hcentury, Symptoms of Fatigue, Vague Aches and Pains