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Fatigue Severity Scoring

Meaning

Fatigue severity scoring is a standardized, clinical methodology used to quantitatively assess the subjective intensity and functional impact of persistent tiredness or lack of energy. This process utilizes validated psychometric scales and questionnaires, such as the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) or the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI), to translate a patient’s subjective experience into an objective, measurable metric. The score serves as a critical diagnostic and monitoring tool, helping clinicians differentiate between normal exhaustion and pathological fatigue states often associated with endocrine dysfunction. Precise scoring allows for tracking treatment efficacy and guiding individualized therapeutic strategies.