Weakness and Fatigue
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you had weakness with a temporary loss of function, but all your symptoms are improving or are now gone?
See significance of weakness with a temporary loss of function if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Did you have a temporary inability to move (paralysis) in part or all of one side of your body?
Yes Did you have temporary confusion or altered behavior?
Yes Did you have a temporary inability to speak, difficulty speaking, or difficulty understanding speech?
Yes Did you have temporary numbness?
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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