Fatigue--a general diagnostic approach.
BACKGROUND
Fatigue or excessive tiredness of body or mind is a common presenting problem in general practice.


OBJECTIVE
This article provides a diagnostic model for the diagnosis of fatique in general practice.


CONCLUSIONS
Fatigue is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom. Fatigue is interchangeable with terms such as tiredness, weariness, loss of energy, listlessness and exhaustion. It can be a difficult and frustrating symptom for the general practitioner to evaluate.
Murtagh
John
J
Monash University, Victoria. murtagh@bigpond.com
D001315:Australia; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D005221:Fatigue / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination