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Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Malignancy Infectious ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory insufficiency ... - Generalized fatigue ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: TB, fungal infection ... Exam Findings: Fatigue ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Give 250 mcg of
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
fever • Malaise, fatigue ... murmur • Valvular insufficiency ... Septic Emboli Cause ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
fever, Malaise, fatigue ... murmur • Valvular insufficiency ... Glomerulonephritis DDX ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause