Tiredness History Flashcards
1
Q
When a patient says they are tired it can be one of the following?
A
Daytime somnolence (sleepiness)
Fatigue (Sensation of exhaustion)
Generalised weakness
2
Q
What can cause daytime somnolence
A
Insomnia,
Obstructive sleep apnoa,
Parasomnias
Restless leg syndrome
Other causes include: excess caffeine, pain, LUTS
3
Q
What are the differentials for fatigue?
A
- Congestive heart failure, IHD
- COPD, Sarcoidosis
- Autoimmune diseases,
- Pregnancy
- Anaemia,
- Infections (glandular fever, lymes)
- Malignancy
4
Q
What are some important tiredness questions
A
- Any SOB, oedema,
- Changes to bowel habits, blood loss,
- menorrhagia,
- Joint/back pain,
- History of tick bites
