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Fatigue

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion or a need to rest because of lack of energy or strength.

Fatigue is often accompanied by impatience and a loss of motivation. Fatigue can be made worse by exercise, depression, and time of day.

Author Jeannette Curtis
Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Last Updated May 25, 2007

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Last Updated: May 25, 2007
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