Weakness and Fatigue
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have fatigue and unexplained weight gain or weight loss?
See significance of unexplained weight gain or weight loss if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had an unexplained weight gain of 5 lb (2 kg) or more over the past 3 months?
Yes Have you had an unexplained weight loss of 5 lb (2 kg) or more over the past 3 months?
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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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