Diagnosing fatigue in neonates involves observing clinical symptoms such as:
- Lethargy: Reduced movement and responsiveness. - Poor Feeding: Difficulty in maintaining suckling or bottle feeding. - Irritability: Excessive fussiness and crying. - Sleep Patterns: Irregular or prolonged sleep episodes.
Healthcare providers may use various diagnostic tools, including blood tests, imaging, and monitoring of vital signs, to identify underlying conditions contributing to fatigue.