You need to see your doctor if you experience any of the following – fatigue that comes on suddenly, that is not relieved by adequate rest, adequate sleep, or removal of stressful factors, that is accompanied by unexplained symptoms, associated with a feeling that you are going to pass out, unexplained weight changes, menstrual irregularities, any new masses, lumps, or bumps, mild to moderate pain in your head, chest, or abdomen.

And if you experience any of the following, you should go to a hospital’s Emergency Department immediately:

• Pass out
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Bleeding – Rectal bleeding, vomiting blood
• Severe abdominal, pelvic, or back pain
• Severe headache
• Irregular or fast heartbeat
• Other people or pets in same household have same symptoms (possible carbon monoxide poisoning)

A doctor can determine the cause and extent of fatigue by taking a thorough medical history and conducting physical examination.

To Be Continued …