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Most of the time fatigue can be traced to one or more lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep habits or lack of exercise. Fatigue can be caused by a medicine or linked to depression. Sometimes fatigue is a symptom of an illness that needs treatment.
Fatigue affects most people during cancer treatment. Cancer fatigue can result from the side effects of treatment or the cancer itself. Here's a look at the causes and what you can do to cope when you're feeling fatigued.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated disorder. It causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months. Symptoms worsen with physical or mental activity but don't fully improve with rest. The cause of ME/CFS is unknown, although there are many theories.
Most of the time fatigue can be traced to one or more lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep habits or lack of exercise. Fatigue can be caused by a medicine or linked to depression. Sometimes fatigue is a symptom of an illness that needs treatment.
Loss of energy, drowsiness and fatigue; Restlessness and irritability; Muscle weakness, spasms or cramps; Seizures; Coma; When to see a doctor. Seek emergency care for anyone who develops severe signs and symptoms of hyponatremia, such as nausea and vomiting, confusion, seizures, or lost consciousness.
If you have hypoxemia, the next step is to figure out its cause. Hypoxemia can be a sign of problems such as: Less oxygen in the air you breathe, such as at high altitudes. Breathing that's too slow or shallow to meet the lungs' need for oxygen.
If blood sugar levels become too low, hypoglycemia signs and symptoms can include: Looking pale; Shakiness; Sweating; Headache; Hunger or nausea; An irregular or fast heartbeat; Fatigue; Irritability or anxiety; Difficulty concentrating; Dizziness or lightheadedness; Tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue or cheek
From unexplained weight loss to sudden flashes of light, take note of important symptoms, and know when to seek medical care. Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe stomach pain need immediate medical attention.
As men age, testosterone levels gradually decline, particularly over 40. "The main complaint I see as a urologist is a lack of interest in sexual functioning," says Dr. Broderick. "But fatigue, changes in mental acuity, less stamina and very often mild degrees of depression are associated with falling testosterone."
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron to produce hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that gives blood its red color and enables the red blood cells to carry oxygenated blood throughout your body.