Anaemia

Question 1

Common causes of tiredness

Answer 1

Not sleeping due to pain
Medications
Endocrine causes – hypothyroidism and diabetes are important cause of tiredness
Mental health causes

Question 2

Red Flags in anaemia (tiredness)

Answer 2

Indigestion or vomiting
Blood loss from anywhere
Diet
Fever, night sweats, itch, bone pain
Change in bowels, either looser or constipated
Medications including over the counter, from the internet and illicit.