Q I feel so tired. What blood tests can I get?

A Tiredness is a difficult problem to assess as so many things could be causing it. It may take several appointments to sort out. Your doctor should first ask questions about when and how it started, what pattern it takes, how well you sleep, your diet, intake of alcohol or drugs and what medication you are taking. Also, a difficult-to-define area is the effect of anxiety and depression on the feeling of tiredness. Stress generally is a contributory factor, so being overworked, in a difficult job or caring for others such as small children or elderly relatives, can all take their toll. Then the doctor may suggest some blood tests – in particular a full blood count to look for anaemia or problems with immunity. Organ function tests include liver…

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