Table 1:
Diagnostic checklist for fatigue.
| Item | Norm values | Result |
|---|---|---|
| History | ||
| Weight loss in last two months | >2kg | |
| Weight loss in last 6 months | >5kg | |
| Sleep | No sleep disorders | |
| Appetite | No appetite loss | |
| Nutritional intake | >1000 kcal | |
| Depression | No Depression | |
| Grief, anxiety, loss of meaning | No excessive distress | |
| Brief fatigue inventory | ||
| PG-SGA | Total score<4 | |
| Sedative medication | ||
| Family, social network, caregivers | ||
| Examination | ||
| Height, weight | BMI>18.5 kg/m2 | |
| Time Up and Go (TUG) | <20 s | |
| Body temperature | < 37.5°C | |
| Neurological status | No sensory or motor deficits | |
| Grip strength | >20 kg (male) >15 kg (female) | |
| Laboratory | ||
| Haemoglobin | 11.7–15.5 gr/dL | |
| Haematocrit | 35.0–47.0% | |
| Leucocytes | 4.0–11.0×103/µL | |
| C-reactive Protein | <1.0 mg/dL | |
| Testosterone (for males) | 300–1000 ng/dL | |
| TSH | 0.5–5.0 mIU/L | |
| ACTH | 10–50 pg/mL at 8 a.m | |
| Sodium | 135–147 mEq/L | |
| Potassium | 3.5–5.0 mEq/L | |
| Calcium | 8.6–10.3 mg/dL | |
| Creatinine | 0.7–1.3 mg/dL | |
| Other | ||
| Lumbar skeletal muscle index (CT scan) | males>55 cm2/m2, females>39 cm2/m2 | |
| Activity assessment with body-worn sensors (ActivPal) | Normal profile with standing, sitting and laying down |