A systematic review of prospective studies in PLoS One (2017) names respiratory problems among the complaints that burnout predicted. The DGPPN described burnout as a possible state of risk that can lead to chronic infectious diseases, among other illnesses.
The German general practice guideline on fatigue, as summarised by AMBOSS, lists infections among the rarer organic causes of tiredness. The basic blood tests include a blood count and inflammation values.
The UK National Health Service (NHS) names, for example, glandular fever and COVID-19 among the illnesses that can cause tiredness.
This question belongs to the topic Physical symptoms and sleep problems. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about frequent infections, meaning one cold after another?
- how many infections occurred in the last months
- fever, night sweats or swollen lymph nodes
- a recent COVID-19 infection or glandular fever
Exhaustion can have many causes, including illnesses that need treatment. For this reason a medical assessment comes before coaching, usually starting at the GP practice.
When can exhaustion become an emergency? · Why see a doctor before coaching for burnout?
Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about frequent infections, meaning one cold after another?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices in my city that assess exhaustion when burnout is suspected. Point out that I need to ask the practice directly about the scope and laboratory tests, for example TSH (thyroid). Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
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Which sources support the answer on frequent infections, meaning one cold after another?
- Salvagioni DAJ et al. (2017): Physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout: a systematic review of prospective studies. PLoS One 12(10), e0185781
- Deutsches Ärzteblatt (2012): DGPPN-Positionspapier zum Thema Burnout (in German)
- AMBOSS: Müdigkeit, Praxisguide Allgemeinmedizin nach der DEGAM-Leitlinie „Müdigkeit“ (aktualisiert 19.10.2026) (in German)
- NHS: Tiredness and fatigue