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case of fatigue - syndrome - ArchivalUser - 05-23-2008 how will you start physical exam,and what will u do can some one plz give me an idea 0 - ArchivalUser - 05-23-2008 it depends what is possbile cause of fatigue. You should figure it out from history, then decide which should be focused on. some suggestions: Occult malignancy (most likely pancreatic or liver cancer)--focused on abd, skin. Hypothyroidism: thyroid and some general PE. Depression: general PE (including thyroid),sometimes need MMSE. HIV infection: mouth,skin, and abd,etc. hepatitis--abd, skin chronic fatigue syndrome--general PE 0 - ArchivalUser - 05-23-2008 sleep apnea syndrome anemia.......these are imp too 0 - ArchivalUser - 05-23-2008 thanx cschicago11 |