Absenteeism as a symptom refers to the reasons that a person may be absent from school (truancy) or work (absenteeism). Sometimes people are too sick to come in. And in some cases, they are making excuses. Both physical and psychological disorders can stop a person attending school or their work.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Absenteeism.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Absenteeism. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
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Failure to appear, especially for work or school.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Absenteeism mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 25 causes of Absenteeism
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Absenteeism. Of the 25 causes of Absenteeism that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 25 causes of Absenteeism
The following list of conditions have 'Absenteeism' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Absenteeism' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Absenteeism:
Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes)
Symptoms related to Absenteeism:
School problems (382 causes), Personal problems, Emotional problems (1141 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Chronic illness, Fatigue (2744 causes), Hangover, Alcohol abuse (8 causes), Drug abuse (20 causes)
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