[Survey involving Swiss heads of departments: somatic causes of fatigue]. / Enquête auprès des médecins-chefs: les causes somatiques de la fatigue.

ABSTRACT

Patients often complain of fatigue, sleepiness or tiredness to their treating physician. Somatic causes should not be missed. According to answers in a survey involving experienced Swiss Heads of medicine departments, somatic causes of fatigue are discussed in this article with focus on obstacles and near-missed cases. Diagnostic tools and treatment options, if available, are mentioned.