When to Worry About Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Doctor

2024-03-13 20:16:00
Tiredness reduces energy, the ability to do activities and the ability to concentrate (Illustrative Image Infobae)

When a disease attacks, in most cases the body announces it through symptoms that should not be ignored, especially if they are constant and go to the doctor.

That is why here we will talk about the causes of these signs, when they can be serious and in which cases it is best to visit a doctor’s office. Today we will address fatigue, according to information from the Mayo Clinic, a renowned non-profit organization specializing in health.

Fatigue is a common symptom. Almost everyone experiences it when they have a short-term illness. Fortunately, fatigue usually disappears when the illness ends.

However, sometimes it doesn’t go away. It doesn’t improve with rest. And the cause may not be known for sure.

Tiredness reduces energy, the ability to do activities, and the ability to concentrate. If it is a persistent case, it can affect the quality of life and mental state.

A case of persistent fatigue can be the sign of a greater illness (Illustrative Image Infobae)

Most of the time, tiredness can be caused by one or several lifestyle problems, such as poor sleeping habits or lack of exercise.

It can also be due to medication or related to depression. Sometimes fatigue is a symptom of an illness that needs treatment.

Fatigue may be related to the following:

• Alcohol or drug use
• Eating bad
• Medicines, such as those used to treat allergies or coughs
• Not getting enough sleep
• Little physical activity
• Too much physical activity

Exhaustion that won’t let up may be a sign of:

• Suprarrenal insufficiency
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Anemia – A condition in which the body does not receive oxygen due to a lack of healthy red blood cells.
• Anxiety disorders
• Cancer
• Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome
• Inflammation or chronic infection
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease): A general term for a group of diseases that block the flow of air to the lungs, such as emphysema.
• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Depression (major depressive disorder) or other mood disorders
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Duel
• Heart disease
• Heart failure
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• VIH/side
• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Liver disease
• Low vitamin D level
• Lupus
• Medications and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, pain relievers, heart medications, and antidepressants
• Mononucleosis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Obesity
• Parkinson’s disease
• Physical or emotional abuse
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Pregnancy
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sleep apnea A condition in which breathing stops and starts many times during sleep.
• Stress
• traumatic brain injury

If you experience any discomfort, the ideal is to go to the doctor (Illustrative Image Infobae)

Seek emergency help if you have fatigue and any of the following symptoms:

• Chest pain.
• Shortness of breath.
• Irregular or fast heartbeat.
• Feeling like you might lose consciousness.
• Intense stomach, pelvic or back pain.
• Unusual bleeding, including bleeding from the rectum or vomiting blood.
• Intense headache.

Seek emergency help if the fatigue is related to a mental health problem and if the symptoms also include thoughts about hurting or killing yourself.

Call 911 or your local emergency services number immediately. Or, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline.

Make an appointment with a healthcare provider if rest, reducing stress, eating well, and drinking plenty of fluids for two or more weeks have not helped relieve fatigue.

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