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What is Fatigue?
Fatigue is one of the most common health complaints, described as a constant state of low energy, brain fog and physical fatigue. It usually appears like an all-consuming feeling of exhaustion that doesn’t get better with sleep which makes you unmotivated and exhausted. Fatigue happens in waves—those bursts of energy can dive back down into extended stretches of exhaustion due to a range of triggers.
Not one thing causes fatigue but rather a combination of internal and external factors. Common triggers include:
- Poor sleep quality
- Chronic stress
- Dehydration
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Overwork or burnout
- Lack of physical activity
- Illness or the underlying medical condition
While this fatigue is common and can happen to anyone, it tends to be more common in people with busy lifestyles, people experiencing chronic stress and people who aren’t paying attention to self-care habits.
The good news is that fatigue is not permanent; it can be managed, and even alleviated with proper care. Some simple lifestyle changes and adjustments like getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, eating foods rich in nutrients and exercising regularly make a huge difference. And seeking professional care to discover and treat underlying medical issues is key to maintaining energy over the long term.
At Harley Street Skin Clinic, our medical specialists will guide and tailor the appropriate treatment that will restore both the physical and psycho-emotional state to their optimum level and help you feel more like yourself! To find out what’s causing your fatigue, we will ask questions about your lifestyle and medications. We’ll also conduct a physical examination. We might order some lab tests to check certain levels in your blood and urine.
What Does Fatigue Feel Like?
Fatigue can present itself in different forms, but it’s primarily the overall feeling of constant tiredness that impacts both your body and mind. Some common symptoms of fatigue are:
- Lack of Energy: You find yourself tired and lethargic, unable to do your usual daily tasks with your usual interests. Even basic tasks may seem overwhelming and exhausting.
- Mental Fog: You can’t concentrate, and decision-making is an effort. Because this cognitive sluggishness often leaves you feeling disengaged or unfocused.
- Muscle Weakness: The heaviness of the body, muscle weakness or reduced stamina or lack of enthusiasm to do exercise and other activities.
- Irritability and Changes in Mood: Your emotional stability may fluctuate, resulting in feelings of frustration, irritability, or low mood, often associated with your body feeling worn down.
- Sleep Disturbances: Despite a full night’s sleep, symptoms of fatigue continue, leaving you feeling tired and in need of more energy.
It’s not just that these symptoms make you feel exhausted — they can have a deep effect on your day-to-day life, lowering your productivity and your overall well-being. Through lifestyle modification and targeted interventions, addressing these signs can help you relieve fatigue and restore your vitality.