Fatigue (a feeling of exhaustion, sluggishness or lack of energy)
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Emergent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- Abnormal bleeding
- Fatigue with one or more of the following: chest pain or irregular or rapid heartbeat, dizziness, swelling of legs/ankles, difficulty breathing, change in color or mental status
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Seek Immediate Medical Attention!
These symptoms can be life-threatening. |
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| Fatigue is a common symptom and is associated with many diseases and disorders
Some of the diseases or disorders are serious, most are not
Fatigue is often a symptom of jet lag
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is difficult to diagnose
Diagnosis of CSF is based on continuous long-term symptoms
CFS long-term symptoms may include fatigue, fever, swollen glands, sore throat, headache and insomnia
CFS treatment focuses on individual symptoms, nutrition, rest and exercise |
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Urgent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- Increased thirst, appetite, weight loss and frequent urination
- Sadness, inability to sleep at night, loss of appetite, feeling of doom
- Severe fatigue lasting over 6 months with fever, headache, loss of appetite and other flu symptoms
- History of diabetes
- Consistent cold, dry skin, brittle hair, weight gain, sluggish feeling
- Fatigue associated with new or changed medication
- Fatigue continues after 3-4 weeks of self-management
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Contact Your Health Care Provider. |
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Self-Management - You can help in the following ways:
- Maintain adequate fluid intake and eat a well balanced diet
- Use stress reducing techniques (exercise, yoga, and visual imagery)
- Do not stop or change prescription medication without consulting your Health Care Provider
- Promote a good night's sleep by taking a hot bath, drink a cup of herbal tea, or read (½ hour before bed)
- Don't watch TV before bed and don't look at the clock after retiring
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol and over the counter (OTC) cold/allergy medication
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