FATIGUE OR TIREDNESS |
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What To Do: |
Fatigue. |
Cancer. |
Consult doctor. |
Appetite loss. |
Disorder of red blood |
See Anemia (all charts). |
Weight loss. |
cells. |
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Fatigue, plus 2 or more of |
Virus infection. |
See Mononucleosis, |
following: |
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Infectious. |
Appetite loss. |
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Fever. |
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Headache. |
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Painful swelling in neck, armpit |
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or groin. |
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Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes). |
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Sore throat. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Fatigue. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Fatigue. |
Underactive thyroid gland. |
See Hypothyroidism. |
Coarse skin and hair. |
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Low voice. |
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Loss of sex drive. |
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Puffy face. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Fatigue. |
Bacterial or viral infection. |
Consult doctor. |
Fever. |
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Headache, plus any of following: |
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Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. |
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Drowsiness. |
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Cough. |
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Sore throat. |
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Pain in neck. |
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Aches in bones or joints. |
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Skin rash. |
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Pain in back. |
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Painful urination. |
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Fatigue in woman at |
Normal occurrence with |
See Menopause. |
menopause. |
decreasing estrogen level |
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Appetite loss. |
of menopause. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Fatigue. |
Dietary deficiency of |
Consult doctor. |
Pregnancy. |
pregnancy, particularly of |
Eat extra protein foods. |
Shortness of breath. |
protein, calcium, vitamins |
Drink 2 extra glasses of |
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or iron. |
skim milk daily. |
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Take iron supplement |
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and prenatal vitamin |
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supplement. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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Fatigue. |
Effect of stress. |
See Depression. |
Depression or anxiety. |
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See Anxiety. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Ongoing fatigue for several |
Unknown infection or |
See Chronic Fatigue |
months. |
problem. |
Syndrome. |
Numerous other symptoms. |
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