Weakness and Fatigue
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Evaluation
Treatment
Home Care
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Risk Factors
Risk factors for weakness and fatigue include:
Allergies
Anemia
Anxiety disorder
Asthma
Cancer
Cirrhosis
Congestive heart failure
COPD
Depression
Diabetes
Drug abuse
Elderly
HIV infection
Kidney failure
Malnutrition
Medications
Obesity
Sleep disorder
Thyroid disease
Related Topics:
Arm weakness
Facial weakness
Generalized body aches
Leg weakness
Senior's health
Viral syndrome
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Last Updated: Mar 22, 2007
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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