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  2. Chronic fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Chronic fatigue, a long-term state of physical or mental exhaustion, a symptom of many chronic illnesses and of idiopathic chronic fatigue Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome , a discrete chronic medical condition characterized by post-exertional malaise , symptoms of profound intensity including fatigue, pain, and cognitive ...

  3. Fatigue - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  4. PFD allowance - Wikipedia

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    The fatigue allowance is intended to cover the time that the worker should be given to overcome fatigue due to work related stress and conditions. There are three factors that cause fatigue: (1) physical factors like standing and use of force, (2) mental and cognitive factors like mental strain and eye strain , and (3) environmental and work ...

  5. Hitting the wall - Wikipedia

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    In endurance sports such as road cycling and long-distance running, hitting the wall or the bonk is a condition of sudden fatigue and loss of energy which is caused by the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles. Milder instances can be remedied by brief rest and the ingestion of food or drinks containing carbohydrates.

  6. Somnolence - Wikipedia

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    Somnolence (alternatively sleepiness or drowsiness) is a state of strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods (compare hypersomnia).It has distinct meanings and causes.

  7. Overwork - Wikipedia

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    Overwork, by its nature, is a stressor. The constant pressure to meet deadlines, handle heavy workloads, and maintain productivity can trigger a chronic stress response.. This prolonged exposure to stress can lead the individual to a range of mental and physical health issues such as anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, and burno

  8. Directed attention fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Fatigue that is experienced by participants of these kinds of studies is induced by attention-intensive tasks, [3] and the observed effects of such fatigue are correlated with decline in inhibitory control. Signs of Directed Attention Fatigue include temporarily feeling unusually distractible, impatient, forgetful, or cranky when there is no ...

  9. Dhat syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The term Dhat gets its origin from the Sanskrit word Dhatu (धातु), which, according to the Sushruta Samhita, means "elixir that constitutes the body".Indian doctor N. N. Wig coined the term Dhat syndrome in 1960, [13] and described it as being characterized by vague psychosomatic symptoms of fatigue, weakness, anxiety, loss of appetite, guilt, and sexual dysfunction, attributed by the ...