Fatigue (cont.)
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When to Seek Medical Care
Generally, you need to see your doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Fatigue that comes on suddenly
- Fatigue that is not relieved by adequate rest, adequate sleep, or removal of stressful factors
- Fatigue that is accompanied by unexplained symptoms
- Feeling as if you are going to pass out
- Unexplained weight changes
- Menstrual irregularities
- Any new masses, lumps, or bumps
If you experience any of the following, you should go to a hospital’s Emergency Department:
- Pass out
- Shortness of breath
- Bleeding - Rectal bleeding, vomiting blood
- Severe headache
- Irregular or fast heartbeat
- Other people or pets in same household have same symptoms (possible carbon monoxide poisoning)
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