Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Patients with Deteriorated Iron Metabolism
Michał Świątczak, Krzysztof Młodziński, Katarzyna Sikorska, Alicja Raczak, Paweł Lipiński, Ludmiła Daniłowicz‐Szymanowicz
Abstract
Fatigue is a common, non-specific symptom that often impairs patients' quality of life. Even though fatigue may be the first symptom of many serious diseases, it is often underestimated due to its non-specific nature. Iron metabolism disorders are a prominent example of conditions where fatigue is a leading symptom. Whether it is an iron deficiency or overload, tiredness is one of the most common features. Despite significant progress in diagnosing and treating iron pathologies, the approach to chronic fatigue syndrome in such patients is not precisely determined. Our study aims to present the current state of knowledge on fatigue in patients with deteriorated iron metabolism.