Here’s a brief description on Fatigue
What is fatigue?
Do you feel tired whole time? Or you have very low energy levels? That is fatigue. Fatigue is a broader concept of tiredness. When you’re fatigued, you have no energy to do anything. You start feeling sleep the whole day. Fatigue is a symptom for being tired and exhausted. Fatigue is similar to when you missed the sleep or you get flu. Fatigue results in poor sleep, worry, boredom, and lack of physical activity. Generally there are three types of fatigue: transient, cumulative and circadian fatigue. Fatigue conditions range from mild to severe. Fatigue makes it hard for a person to get out of bed and complete the tasks.
In most of the cases the reason behind fatigue might be
depression, anemia, lung disease or other health condition. Poor blood supply to
the tissues or illness that affect metabolism can cause exhaustion. Whereas there
are some fatigue cases whose causes aren’t yet discovered too. There are some other causes of fatigue too. They are: lifestyle change, physical and mental health issues. Fatigue is a common symptom of anxiety and disorders. Also the combination of chronic pain and lack of sleep causes fatigue and tiredness.
What are the symptoms of fatigue?
The causes of fatigue maybe
ü Lack
of sleep
ü Vitamin
deficiencies
ü Mental
health issues
ü Lifestyle
change
ü Liver
disease
ü Infections
such as cold and flu
Fatigue can also cause in severe medical conditions. If you’re having following symptoms, you should immediately concern a doctor.
ü Vomiting
blood
ü Breathing
problems
ü Pain
in chest area
ü Thoughts
of suicide
ü Back
pain
ü Feeling
of faintness
What is the treatment of fatigue?
The treatment of fatigue depends upon condition causing fatigue;
it could be physical or phycological factors. But there are solutions to
combat fatigue and boost your energy levels. Diagnosis is difficult in this case because causes are not specific.
ü The
best way to recover fatigue is to eat regular. Junk foods can also cause
fatigue so try eating vegetables ad fruits more. Try eating on every 3 to 4
hours gap. Eat small but frequently.
ü When
you lack physical activity in your routine, you might feel tired. Regular exercise
makes you active the whole day. A 10-15 minutes walk can also boost up the
energy. You can also try yoga as it has several benefits along with fatigue control.
ü I
have mentioned this in my previous blog too, taking time to sleep at least 7-9
hours everyday. Avoid naps on day time as it makes you lazy. It’s good to sleep
early and wake up early. Taking a warm bath or listening to a soothing music before bed will be a good idea to relax yourself.
ü Abstain
from alcohol, smoking and illegal drugs. Cut down alcohol before bedtime. It will
help you stay active the other day.
ü Cut
those activities that increase the stress. Relax and listening to your favorite
playlist helps to reduce stress. Spend time with your friends or workout in
gym. Take time out to enjoy your own company.
ü Fatigue
can be caused through dehydration too. Drink plenty of water. Drinking a glass
of water after exercise will do a trick. You can also drink natural fruit
juices. It gives you energy.