{"id":1328,"date":"2022-05-24T17:01:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/symptoms\/fatigue\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T17:01:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:01:10","slug":"fatigue","status":"publish","type":"symptoms","link":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/symptoms\/fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DEFINITION<\/h2>\n<div >Nearly everyone struggles with being overtired or overworked from time to time. Such instances of temporary fatigue usually have an identifiable cause and a likely remedy.<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >Chronic fatigue, on the other hand, lasts longer and is more profound. It&#8217;s a nearly constant state of weariness that develops over time and diminishes your energy and mental capacity. Fatigue at this level impacts your emotional and psychological well-being, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >Fatigue isn&#8217;t the same thing as sleepiness, although it&#8217;s often accompanied by a desire to sleep &mdash; and a lack of motivation to do anything else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div >In some cases, fatigue is a symptom of an underlying medical problem that requires medical treatment. Most of the time, however, fatigue can be traced to one or more of your habits or routines.<\/div>\n<h2>CAUSES<\/h2>\n<p>Taking a quick inventory of the things that might be responsible for your fatigue is the first step toward relief. In general, most cases of fatigue may be attributed to three areas: lifestyle factors, medical conditions or psychological problems. <br \/>Lifestyle factors <\/p>\n<p>Feelings of fatigue often have an obvious cause, such as: <br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Alcohol use or abuse<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Caffeine use<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Excessive physical activity<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Inactivity<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Lack of sleep<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines and cold remedies<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Unhealthy eating habits<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<strong>Psychological conditions<\/strong> <br \/>Fatigue is a common symptom of mental health problems, such as: <br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Grief<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<strong>Medical conditions<\/strong> <br \/>Unrelenting exhaustion may be a sign of a medical condition or underlying illness, such as: <br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Acute liver failure<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Chronic fatigue syndrome<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Chronic kidney disease<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>COPD<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Emphysema<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Hypothyroidism (a thyroid disorder)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Medications, such as prescription pain medications, heart medications, blood pressure medications and some antidepressants<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Restless legs syndrome<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Type 1 diabetes<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<h2>WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR<\/h2>\n<p>Schedule a doctor&#8217;s visit<\/p>\n<p>Call for an appointment with your doctor if your fatigue has persisted for two or more weeks despite making an effort to rest, reduce stress, choose a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Seek immediate medical attention<\/strong> <br \/>Get someone to take you to an emergency room or urgent care if fatigue is accompanied by: <br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Abnormal bleeding, including bleeding from your rectum or vomiting blood<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Severe abdominal, pelvic or back pain<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Severe headache<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Call 911 or your local emergency medical service<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Get emergency help if your fatigue is related to a mental health problem and your symptoms also include:<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Thoughts of harming yourself or of suicide<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Concern that you may harm someone else<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Also get emergency care if your fatigue is accompanied by any of the following:<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Irregular or fast heartbeat<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Feeling that you might pass out<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEFINITION Nearly everyone struggles with being overtired or overworked from time to time. 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