This fatigue checklist is available in other languages. Please get in touch to find out more. Have these tests been done? Active inflammation is one of the most likely causes of fatigue. One or more of the following tests should have been done to exclude active disease. If inflammation is active, this should be treated and then fatigue level re-assessed. MRI Scan YesNo Colonoscopy YesNo Faecal Calprotectin YesNo Disease index YesNo CRP YesNo Have these blood tests been done? Abnormalities of blood chemistry or micronutrients may be causing or contributing to fatigue. Not all blood tests will be relevant to all patients, but the following might be considered and addressed if abnormal. Haemoglobin YesNo Ferritin YesNo Vitamin D YesNo Testosterone YesNo Thyroid Function YesNo Vitamin B12 YesNo Folate YesNo Magnesium YesNo Sodium YesNo Potassium YesNo Cortisol YesNo CRP YesNo Calcium YesNo Albumin YesNo Glucose YesNo Zinc YesNo Selenium YesNo Are any of these conditions present? Many different conditions can cause or contribute to fatigue. It is worth considering if any of the following are relevant and might need addressing, in addition to IBD. Depression or low mood YesNo Liver disease YesNo Rheumatoid Arthritis YesNo HIV YesNo Medication YesNo Coeliac Disease YesNo Weight loss YesNo Nutritional deficiencies YesNo Anxiety YesNo Grief YesNo Disease related factors YesNo Alcohol abuse YesNo Drug abuse YesNo Work related stress YesNo Family stress YesNo Overexertion YesNo Inactivity YesNo Insert text shown: Print Results