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What could cause fatigue. The cancer itself. Fatigue can be one of the first symptoms of cancer. It could be because there is cancer in the bone marrow and that slows down the production of red blood cells, causing anaemia. A cancer that affects your hormone levels could cause fatigue.
Other medical causes of fatigue are the side effect of drugs, thyroid dysfunction, high calcium levels, rheumatologic illnesses, adrenal, kidney or liver problems. Some infections such as tuberculosis or hepatitis can cause fatigue, and indeed, fatigue can be their only symptom. Depression is also a major cause of fatigue. While unusual, uncontrolled diabetes can be the cause of fatigue. These patients generally also have other symptoms of diabetes such as excess thirst, frequent urination and blurred vision. Some drugs used to treat diabetes can cause fatigue by causing anemia or a metabolic change known as lactic acidosis.