If you are feeling an overwhelming sense of tiredness or lack of energy that is zapping your ability to enjoy life to its fullest, it may be time to figure out what is causing your problem. Experts say fatigue that lasts for several weeks should be looked into as it may be a signal of a more serious mental or physical condition.
One of your first steps is to have a thorough examination by your healthcare provider to rule out medical conditions and issues that may be the root of the problem. For instance, the Harvard Medical School website says fatigue can be the predominant symptom in depression. Other common things to look at include medications known to cause drowsiness.
Health conditions such as infections, anemia, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, neurological conditions, and autoimmune conditions can be factors. Hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid is underactive and produces inadequate levels of thyroid hormone, also causes extreme tiredness. The condition is more common in women and increases with age.
When fatigue does not appear to be from a medical condition, it is the time to look at lifestyle habits. One red light is chronic stress. In fact, there is an actual physical component that occurs when stress levels go up, which causes a hormone called cortisol to rise. This in turn, triggers problems with sleep and feelings of anxiety and other symptoms.
Hormonal changes due to menopause can also increase fatigue. Symptoms like hot flashes may occur at night and result in an interrupted night’s sleep. Another cause of fatigue can be dietary and result in a person not getting adequate levels of essential vitamins and minerals. Finally, doctors say poor sleep habits such as drinking caffeine and alcohol late in the day, sleeping in a room with too many distractions, inconsistent sleep times and not enough daily exercise, can result in fatigue.
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