Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fatigue. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been suffering … Fatigue: Medical History
Respiratory System (J00-J99) Influenza – group of acute febrile upper respiratory tract infections. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Sinusitis (sinusitis) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Iron deficiency anemia (anemia caused by iron deficiency). Hemolytic anemia – forms of anemia (anemia) characterized by increased degradation or decay (hemolysis) of erythrocytes (red blood … Fatigue: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin … Fatigue: Examination
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Fatigue: Lab Test
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Fatigue: Leading symptom Fatigue or listlessness Accompanying symptoms (other general symptoms). Loss of appetite Exhaustion Fever Weight loss Pain in the limbs Cold sensation Fatigue Feeling of weakness Feeling of discomfort Warning signs (red flags) of tumor disease (cancer) Anemia (anemia) Chronic pain of unclear origin … Fatigue: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
