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Fatigue

Also called: Tiredness, Weariness

Everyone feels tired now and then. Sometimes you may just want to stay in bed. But, after a good night's sleep, most people feel refreshed and ready to face a new day. If you continue to feel tired for weeks, it's time to see your doctor. He or she may be able to help you find out what's causing your fatigue and recommend ways to relieve it.

Fatigue itself is not a disease. Medical problems, treatments, and personal habits can add to fatigue. These include

  • Taking certain medicines, such as antidepressants, antihistamines, and medicines for nausea and pain
  • Having medical treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation
  • Recovering from major surgery
  • Anxiety, stress, or depression
  • Staying up too late
  • Drinking too much alcohol or too many caffeinated drinks
  • Pregnancy

One disorder that causes extreme fatigue is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This fatigue is not the kind of tired feeling that goes away after you rest. Instead, it lasts a long time and limits your ability to do ordinary daily activities.

NIH: National Institute on Aging

Symptoms of Fatigue

The following features are indicative of Fatigue:
  • feeling of tiredness
  • lack of energy

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Common Causes of Fatigue

The following are the most common causes of Fatigue:
  • anemia
  • use of alcohol
  • mental stress
  • jet lag or active recreation
  • depression
  • lack of sleep

Other Causes of Fatigue

The following are the less common causes of Fatigue:
  • poisoning
  • vitamin or mineral deficiencies
  • chronic blood loss
  • autoimmune diseases
  • cancer
  • chronic fatigue syndrome
  • drug and alcohol abuse
  • depression
  • eating disorders
  • endocrine diseases
  • fibromyalgia
  • Gulf War syndrome
  • heart disease
  • HIV
  • inborn errors of metabolism
  • infectious diseases
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • leukemia
  • liver failure
  • lyme disease
  • neurological disorders
  • physical trauma
  • sleep deprivation
  • spring fever
  • stroke
  • uremia

Risk Factors for Fatigue

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Fatigue:
  • physical activity
  • emotional stress
  • boredom
  • lack of sleep

Prevention of Fatigue

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Fatigue. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • get enough sleep every night
  • eat a healthy and well-balanced diet
  • drink plenty of water
  • exercise regularly
  • change or reduce your stressors
  • avoid alcohol, drug and nicotine use

Occurrence of Fatigue

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Fatigue cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Fatigue can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Fatigue can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Fatigue

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Fatigue:
  • Physical exam: To diagnose fatigue
  • Blood tests: To check for anemia or infection
  • Urinalysis: To detect the signs of diabetes or liver disease

Doctor for Diagnosis of Fatigue

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Fatigue:
  • Primary health care provider

Complications of Fatigue if untreated

It is not know if Fatigue causes complications if left untreated.

Self-care for Fatigue

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Fatigue:
  • Avoid excessive physical activity: Lowers fatigue
  • Adopt healthy eating habits: Reduces the chances of fatigue

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Fatigue

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Fatigue:
  • Do yoga or meditation: Relaxes your body and reduces fatigue

Patient Support for Treatment of Fatigue

The following actions may help Fatigue patients:
  • Talking with a counselor: Helps in lowering fatigue

Related Topics

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 1/14/2021.
This page provides information for Fatigue.

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