Epistemis

Asthenia

Specialty: General.

  • tiredness
  • fatigue
  • general weakness

Why it occurs

  • Anemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Depression
  • Chronic infection
  • Organic failure
  • Neoplasia

Initial workup

CBC, biochemistry, TSH, blood glucose; assess depression and sleep.

red flags

Asthenia + weight loss, fever or night sweats → rule out a serious organic cause.

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — iron, thyroid, etc.

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPost-viral physical exhaustion
Area
General
Listed causes
6
Treatment options
1
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