Weakness And Fatigue: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have persistent fatigue?
See significance of persistent fatigue if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you been unable to complete your daily activities for longer than 24 hours?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Have you had to limit your usual activities for 2 weeks or longer, after home treatment?
Do you still feel fatigued after 4 weeks of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | February 27, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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