Abstract
While many organic diseases classically produce symptoms of fatigue, other problems such as iatrogenic drug effects, normal physiological alterations, and strees, present with this symptom. In order to rule out the presence of organic dissease, an adequate history and physical examination, and appropriate laboratory investigations are mandatory. The authors describe a case of fatigue in a highly stressed jogger.
Keywords: fatigue, lethargy, diagnosis
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