Tiredness Flashcards
1
Q
How do you take a tiredness history?
A
Duration
Onset
Whether there’s times in-between tiredness
Affect of activity
Sleep
- duration
- quality
- feel rested after?
2
Q
What are red flags for tiredness?
A
Weight loss
Lymphadenopathy
Focal neurological signs
3
Q
How can tiredness causes be classified?
A
Sleep disorders Psychiatric cause Haematological cause Endocrine cause Chronic disease cause
4
Q
What sleep disorders can cause tiredness?
A
Insomnia
Obstructive sleep apnoea
5
Q
What psychiatric conditions can cause tiredness?
A
Depression
Anxiety
6
Q
What haematological conditions can cause tiredness?
A
Anaemia
- iron deficiency
- B12/folate deficiency
7
Q
What endocrine conditions can cause tiredness?
A
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
8
Q
What chronic diseases can cause tiredness?
A
Chronic fatigue syndrome
CHD
COPD
Cirrhosis
