
Suggest Treatment For Extreme Fatigue

Posted on
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Question : Extreme fatigue daily. No fever, no sore throat, could this be mono still? I am sleeping 11-13 hours a night & still experiencing fatigue during the day.
Brief Answer:
Tests
Detailed Answer:
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
These tests are important to determine the cause of your symptoms.
For example, low hemoglobin ('anemia') or an under-active thyroid can cause fatigue and excessive sleepiness.
Tests
Detailed Answer:
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
These tests are important to determine the cause of your symptoms.
For example, low hemoglobin ('anemia') or an under-active thyroid can cause fatigue and excessive sleepiness.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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