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Weakness or Fatigue

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Weakness or Fatigue Home Care

Home care for weakness and fatigue includes:

Avoid alcohol.
Avoid nonprescription medications.
Stop smoking
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
Eat a healthy diet:

Low fat diet
Low cholesterol diet

Get plenty of rest.
Get regular exercise.
Weight loss if you are overweight.
Take prescribed medicines as directed.

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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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