Prostration: Extreme exhaustion and fatigue. See detailed information below for a list of 62 causes of Prostration, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Prostration. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Prostration
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Prostration. 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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Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Prostration) may include:
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Prostration as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Prostration
Prostration: A marked loss of strength, as in exhaustion. [L. pro-sterno, pp. -stratus, to strew before, overthrow]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Prostration may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Prostration mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 62 causes of Prostration
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Prostration. Of the 62 causes of Prostration that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Prostration' 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 'Prostration' 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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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Prostration based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Prostration, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Prostration:
Weakness (3822 causes), Sick (5748 causes)
Symptoms related to Prostration:
Listlessness (28 causes), Fatigue (2744 causes), Malaise (383 causes), Stupor (64 causes), Addington disease, Adhesive abuse, Adhesive addiction, Aerosol abuse, Aerosol addiction, Amphetamine abuse, Bubonic plague, Burning bush poisoning, CFS subtype 1 (cognitive, musculoskeletal, sleep, anxiety/depression), CFS subtype 2 ( musculoskeletal, pain, anxiety/depression), CFS subtype 3 (mild)
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