What is fatigue? What causes fatigue?
· Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of tiredness due to physical, emotional or mental factors.
· Most cases results from hard work or overexertion. This is the kind of fatigue that can be relieved by adequate sleep & nutrition.
· Other causes of fatigue include anxiety, depression & lack of sleep and rest.
· The condition can also be brought about by certain factors such as an underlying disease (e.g. anemia, lupus erythematosus), menopause or some medications.
· Feelings of inadequacy, low motivation & decreased libido can also be symptoms of fatigue.
There are various symptoms of fatigue such as:
Ø The least physical & mental effort causes exhaustion & weakness
Ø The body aches with joint & muscle pain. Migrating joint pain without swelling or redness
Ø Muscle soreness & weakness
Ø Persistent low- grade fever
Ø Sleep disorders (insomnia or oversleeping)
Ø Headaches
Ø Long-lasting malaise following physical exertion
Ø Memory loss or forgetfulness
Ø Mental confusion & poor concentration
Ø Digestive problems
Ø Loss of appetite
Ø Intestinal problems
Ø Food & environmental allergies / sensitivities
Ø Recurrent upper respiratory track infections
Ø Depression
Ø Autoimmune reactions
Ø Dizziness
Ø Mood swing
Ø Anxiety attacks
Advice to the Patients:
· Get enough rest, at least for 8 hrs.
· Eat nutritious foods.
· Get more exercise.
· Avoid too much alcohol & caffeine.
· Rest & relax in a cool place with a dry atmosphere every once in a while.
· Change your routine every now & then to avoid monotony that may lead to mental fatigue.
· Lose weight if you are overweight, eating well- balanced meals & avoiding crash diets.
· Quit smoking. Smoking decreases the body's oxygen supply, thus decreasing the energy of the individual.
· Take Herbal Hills Calmhills which is Stress Management Capsule, Single herb Ashwagandhahills which is Antistress capsule & Shankapushpihills which Calms the Nervous System.
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