Weakness and Fatigue
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your fatigue is caused by a mental health problem?
See significance of a mental health problem 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 the following question.
Yes Are you thinking of committing suicide but you do not have a plan?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has fatigue caused you to limit your usual activities for longer than 2 weeks despite home treatment?
Yes Do you still feel fatigued despite 4 weeks of home treatment?
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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