What is Fatigue ?
Fatigue is a common symptom. Almost everyone feels it during short-term illness. Fortunately, fatigue usually goes away when the illness is over.
But sometimes fatigue doesn’t go away. It doesn’t get better with rest. And the cause might be unclear.
Fatigue reduces energy, the ability to do things and the ability to focus. Ongoing fatigue affects quality of life and state of mind.
Causes
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.
Lifestyle factors
Fatigue may be related to:
- Alcohol or drug use
- Eating poorly
- Medicines, such as ones used to treat allergies or coughs
- Not enough sleep
- Too little physical activity
- Too much physical activity
Conditions
Exhaustion that doesn’t let up might be a sign of:
- Adrenal insufficiency
. Anemia— a condition in which the body doesn’t get oxygen due to a lack of healthy red blood cells.
- Anxiety disorders
- cancer
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- Chronic infection or inflammation
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) — the blanket term for a group of diseases that block airflow from the lungs — including emphysema.
- Covid -19 or some acute viral infections
- Depression or other mood disorders
- Diabetes
- Grief
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Over work exertion
- HIV/AIDS
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- IBD
- Liver disease
- Low vitamin D
- Lupus
- Medicines and treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, pain medicines, heart medicines and antidepressants
- Multiple sclerosis
- Obesity
- physical and emotional abuse
- Pregnancy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sleep apnea -a condition in which breathing stops and starts many times during sleep.
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stress
How can I ease or relieve fatigue at home?
- If a medical condition isn’t causing your fatigue, lifestyle changes may improve your symptoms. To reduce fatigue, you can:
- Practice good sleep habits: Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Don’t drink caffeine, use electronics or exercise right before bed. Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
- Avoid alcohol and substance use: Don’t use illegal drugs, and drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
- Eat a healthy diet: A balanced diet and plenty of water will keep your body nourished and hydrated.
- Manage stress: yoga, mindfulness, meditation and regular exercise can help you relieve stress and gain more energy.
- See your healthcare provider: Make an appointment to rule out infections, disease, illness, vitamin deficiencies and other health conditions. You should also talk to your provider about the medications you’re taking to see if they’re causing your symptoms.
- Exercise often: Regular exercise is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. Though it might seem counter-intuitive, vigorous exercise can help you feel more energetic once you get used to it. But exercising too much can cause fatigue, so talk to your provider about what’s best for you.
- Reach and maintain a healthy weight: Talk to your healthcare provider about your ideal weight and try to stay within that range.
Role of homeopathy
The appropriate homeopathic treatment for Fatigue depends on your constitutional type, includes your physical, emotional, and psychological makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all these factors and the causes behind fatigue and accordingly select the medicine.
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