John Murtagh1. 1. Monash University, Victoria. murtagh@bigpond.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fatigue or excessive tiredness of body or mind is a common presenting problem in general practice. OBJECTIVE: This article provides a diagnostic model for the diagnosis of fatique in general practice. DISCUSSION: Fatigue is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom. Fatigue is interchangeable with terms such as tiredness, weariness, loss of energy, listlessness and exhaustion. It can be a difficult and frustrating symptom for the general practitioner to evaluate.
BACKGROUND: Fatigue or excessive tiredness of body or mind is a common presenting problem in general practice. OBJECTIVE: This article provides a diagnostic model for the diagnosis of fatique in general practice. DISCUSSION: Fatigue is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom. Fatigue is interchangeable with terms such as tiredness, weariness, loss of energy, listlessness and exhaustion. It can be a difficult and frustrating symptom for the general practitioner to evaluate.
Authors: Jinmyoung Cho; Peter Martin; Jennifer Margrett; Maurice MacDonald; Mary Ann Johnson; Leonard W Poon; S M Jazwinski; R C Green; M Gearing; J L Woodard; J S Tenover; I C Siegler; C Rott; W L Rodgers; D Hausman; J Arnold; A Davey Journal: Gerontology Date: 2011-11-15 Impact factor: 5.140