Causes
Taking a quick inventory of the things that might be responsible for your fatigue is the first step toward relief. In general, most cases of fatigue may be attributed to three areas: lifestyle factors, medical conditions or psychological problems.
Lifestyle Factors
Feelings of fatigue often have an obvious cause, such as:
- Alcohol use or abuse
- Caffeine use
- Excessive physical activity
- Inactivity
- Lack of sleep
- Medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines and cold remedies
- Unhealthy eating habits
Psychological Conditions
Fatigue is a common symptom of mental health problems, such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress
Medical Conditions
Unrelenting exhaustion may be a sign of a medical condition or underlying illness, such as:
- Acute liver failure
- Anemia
- Cancer
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease)
- Emphysema
- Heart disease
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Hypothyroidism (a thyroid disorder)
- Medications, such as prescription pain medications, heart medications, blood pressure medications and some antidepressants
- Obesity
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
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