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Symptom: Tiredness
- Introduction: Tiredness
- Causes (177 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Misdiagnosis
- Home Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (898 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (424 listings)
- Videos
- Choose Doctor
- Classifications
- News (23 listings)
- Stories from Users
Introduction: Tiredness
Tiredness can be simply a matter of an over-busy lifestyle, or it may be the symptom of a serious medical condition. Note that for tired symptoms, it is important to specify whether they are from lack of sleep (see drowsiness), or whether they refer to physical or muscular tiredness (see fatigue or weakness). In some cases, these two categories may overlap or cause each other. Any symptoms of excessive tiredness need professional medical investigation.
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Causes of Tiredness:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Tiredness.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Some of the more common causes of "tiredness" may include:
- Lack of sleep
- Disturbed sleep (see Insomnia)
- Sleeping difficulty
- General stress
- Jet lag
- Shift work
- Relationship conflict
- New baby
- Pregnancy - Some level of tiredness is common in pregnancy but may also indicate medical conditions.
- Increased work load
- Generally being "run-down"
- Other common causes of fatigue, drowsiness, exhaustion, prostration, etc
- Some illnesses that may cause tiredness include:
- Psychological disorders that may cause tiredness include:
- Alcohol consumption (see Alcohol use) - even moderate regular alcohol consumption can cause tiredness.
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Drug withdrawal
- Recovery period for illnesses
See full list of 177 causes of Tiredness
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Causes of Types of Tiredness:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Tiredness:
- Extreme tiredness (2 causes)
Tiredness: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Tiredness, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Tiredness and Fatigue (158 causes)
- Tiredness and Sleep symptoms (157 causes)
- Tiredness and Drowsiness (156 causes)
- Tiredness and Muscle weakness (155 causes)
- Tiredness and Pain (119 causes)
- Tiredness and Nerve symptoms (117 causes)
- Tiredness and Sensations (116 causes)
- Tiredness and Digestive symptoms (113 causes)
- Tiredness and Head symptoms (97 causes)
- Tiredness and Weakness (89 causes)
- Tiredness and Muscle symptoms (86 causes)
- Tiredness and Swelling symptoms (84 causes)
- Tiredness and Respiratory symptoms (80 causes)
- Tiredness and Skin symptoms (78 causes)
- Tiredness and Abdominal symptoms (77 causes)
- Tiredness and Body symptoms (72 causes)
- Tiredness and Weight symptoms (71 causes)
- Tiredness and Weight loss (70 causes)
- Tiredness and Skin problems (69 causes)
- Tiredness and Fever (69 causes)
See full list of 1644 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Tiredness
Home Diagnostic Testing and Tiredness
Home medical tests possibly related to Tiredness:
- Fatigue: Related Home Tests:
- Thyroid: Home Testing:
- Home TSH Tests
- Home Adrenal Function Tests
- Adrenal Gland Health: Home Testing:
- Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Fatigue (1283 causes)
- Drowsiness (474 causes)
- Muscle weakness (2042 causes)
- Common symptoms (4555 causes)
- Sleep symptoms (445 causes)
- Sick (3141 causes)
- Weakness (2028 causes)
- Sleeping problems (314 causes)
- Muscle symptoms (2574 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Tiredness
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Tiredness:
- Fatigue (1283 causes)
- Weakness (2028 causes)
- Drowsiness (474 causes)
- Prostration (28 causes)
- Weakness (2028 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Tiredness
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Tiredness from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Tiredness. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Tiredness
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Misdiagnosis and Tiredness
Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases, because it may cause only mild or even absent symptoms. Although the most common...read more »
Cluster of diseases with difficult diagnosis issues: There is a well-known list of medical conditions that are all somewhat difficult to diagnose, and all can present in a...read more »
RLS sleep disorder causing night-time leg sensations often misdiagnosed: A common but relatively unknown sleep-related disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is often misdiagnosed. The typical symptoms are night-time tingling...read more »
Pituitary conditions often undiagnosed cause of symptoms: There are a variety of symptoms that can be caused by a pituitary disorder (see symptoms of pituitary disorders). For...read more »
Commmon case of iron deficeincy anaemia: Iron deficiency anaemia is a common cause of anaemia worldwide. It is the largest cause of microcytic hypochromic anaemia with its main differential diagnosis being thalassaemia...read more »
Cushing's syndrome of obesity?: Cushing’s syndrome usually occurs due to chronic steroid administration, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal tumour and ACTH excess. Morbidity and mortality associated with Cushing syndrome are related primarily to the effects...read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Tiredness
Stories from Users for Tiredness
Real-life user stories relating to Tiredness:
- Fluid running down back of my head feeling
- Tired of all these tests, but no diagnosis
- So tired
- OK! I am tired ya'll
- tired of living
- I'm tired of doctors please someone help
- Yet another who feels constant fatigue...
- Tired of it all......
- I am feeling very sick, help...
- So tired of being tired
- Tired of feeling ill, tired of no diagnosis
- Lots of Symptoms, NO DIAGNOSIS! Please help :(, So tired!
- Constantly Tired
- Feeling off/tired/...
- Please help...I am so tired
- im tired of doctors
- Weakness, Fatigue, Tiredness
- Tired of being tired.
- Dizzy and tired for months...HELP !
- Need Help - Tired of Guessing
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Tiredness or relevant symptoms:
- Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (156)
- Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Circulation) (171)
- Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
- Integumentary (Skin) (244)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
Videos for Tiredness
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Epilepsy Made Better
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Medications or substances causing Tiredness:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Tiredness 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.
- Dactinomycin
- Cosmegen
- Chorionic Gonadotropin
- A.P.L
- Chorex
See full list of 898
medications causing Tiredness
Drug interactions causing Tiredness:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Tiredness 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.
- Zolpidem and benzodiazepine interaction
- Ambien and benzodiazepine interaction
- Zolpidem and diazepam interaction
- Ambien and diazepam interaction
- Celexa and alcohol interaction
See full list of 424 drug interactions causing Tiredness
Organs affected by Tiredness:
The list of organs typically affected by Tiredness may include, but is not limited to:
- General constitution
- Thyroid
Detailed list of causes of Tiredness
The list below shows some of the causes of Tiredness mentioned in various sources:
- Acanthamoeba infection - tiredness
- Acanthamoeba infection of the central nervous system - tiredness
- Acquired Aplastic Anemia - tiredness
- Acute cholinergic dysautonomia - tiredness
- Acute fatty liver of pregnancy - tiredness
See full list of 177 causes of Tiredness
How Common are these Causes of Tiredness?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tiredness. Of the 177 causes of Tiredness that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 10 causes are "very common" diseases
- 10 causes are "common" diseases
- 6 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0 causes are "rare" diseases
- 32 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 146 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 177
causes of Tiredness
Conditions listing symptoms: Tiredness:
The following list of conditions have 'Tiredness' 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.
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Conditions listing complications: Tiredness:
The following list of conditions have 'Tiredness' 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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Causes of Tiredness Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Tiredness based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Tiredness?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Tiredness, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Tiredness:
Subtypes of Tiredness:
Extreme tiredness (2 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Tiredness:
Fatigue (1187 causes), Drowsiness (286 causes), Muscle weakness (1930 causes), Common symptoms (4528 causes), Sleep symptoms (439 causes), Sick (3133 causes), Weakness (1966 causes), Sleeping problems (309 causes), Muscle symptoms (2547 causes)
Symptoms related to Tiredness:
Fatigue (1187 causes), Weakness (1966 causes), Drowsiness (286 causes), Prostration (26 causes), Weakness (1966 causes)
Tiredness as a disease:
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Medical News summaries about Tiredness
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