| Theme |
Fatigue in dialysis patients |
| Title |
Fatigue associated with mental disorders |
| Author |
Naoshi Horikawa |
The Department of Psychiatry, Kawagoe Clinic, Saitama Medical University |
| [ Summary ] |
Depressive symptoms are some of the most important factors associated with fatigue in hemodialysis patients. Fatigue is also a clue to the diagnosis of depression. It is significant that medical staffs delivering hemodialysis are accustomed to methods for finding and diagnosing depression, as well as initial treatment of depression. These methods are explained in practical terms. |