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Fatigue in a medical context is used to cover experiences of low energy that are not caused by normal life. [2] [3]A 2021 review proposed a definition for fatigue as a starting point for discussion: "A multi-dimensional phenomenon in which the biophysiological, cognitive, motivational and emotional state of the body is affected resulting in significant impairment of the individual's ability to ...
Lethargy. Lethargy is a state of tiredness, sleepiness, weariness, fatigue, sluggishness, or lack of energy. It can be accompanied by depression, decreased motivation, or apathy. Lethargy can be a normal response to inadequate sleep, overexertion, overworking, stress, lack of exercise, improper nutrition, drug abuse, boredom, or a symptom of an ...
Muscle fatigue is when muscles that were initially generating a normal amount of force, then experience a declining ability to generate force. It can be a result of vigorous exercise, but abnormal fatigue may be caused by barriers to or interference with the different stages of muscle contraction. There are two main causes of muscle fatigue ...
About 0.17% to 0.89% (pre- COVID-19 pandemic) [9] Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling chronic illness. People with ME/CFS experience profound fatigue that does not go away with rest, sleep issues, and problems with memory or concentration. Further common symptoms include dizziness, nausea and pain. [3]
Compassion fatigue is defined as “the physical and mental exhaustion and emotional withdrawal experienced by those who care for sick or traumatized people over an extended period of time”. [86] Compassion fatigue usually occurs with those whom we know; whether that is because of a personal relationship or professional relationship. [87]
Fatigue (material), the initiation and propagation of cracks in a material due to cyclic loading. Voter fatigue, public apathy about elections. Information fatigue, impairment caused by excessive information. Fatigue (safety), implications of tiredness in many fields, especially transportation. Fatigue (album), a 2021 album by L'Rain.
It affects women more than men due to the sharp fall in estrogen production that follows menopause. [194] Globally, it is estimated that 21.2% of women and 6.3% of men over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, corresponding to a total of around 500 million people worldwide. [195] About 15% of Caucasians in their 50s and 70% of those over 80 are ...
With the increase in female participation in sports, [8] the incidence of a triad of disorders particular to women—the female athlete triad—has also increased. [9] The female athlete triad and its relationship with athletics was identified in the 1980s as the prevalence increased during this period, and symptoms, risk factors, causes, and ...