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Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Algorithm Endocrine ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... #Chronic #Fatigue ... #Algorithm #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Exam Findings: Fatigue ... : Long-term steroid ... Give 250 mcg of ... #Management #Endocrinology
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Causes of Excessive ... Algorithm Insufficient ... Parkinson's, MS) ... Excessive #Daytime #Fatigue ... #Algorithm #Causes
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Chronic Joint Pain ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Fascitis (e.g ... Intraarticular #MSK ... #Causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Adrenals: • Lung ... /vomiting • Fatigue ... Administer 250 mcg ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
 -
Vascular Joint Pain ... Algorithm - ... . fractured long ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Causes
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... granulomas within the lungs ... post-sarcoidosis fatigue ... (e.g. incidental ... anterior/posterior MSK
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 ... inhibition - Chronic
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... fever • Malaise, fatigue ... murmur • Valvular insufficiency ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

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