Persistent fatigue may be a symptom of illness: what signals to pay attention to.

According to ТСН: Feeling tired after a busy day is a common occurrence for everyone. However, if persistent fatigue and lack of energy become chronic, it may indicate potential health problems.

Main causes of fatigue

Here are some common causes of fatigue and exhaustion:

• insufficient sleep or insomnia;

• stress;

• depression;

• significant life changes, such as the birth of a child or the loss of a loved one.

Additionally, some illnesses, such as Covid-19 and influenza, can also cause fatigue, not to mention hormonal fluctuations and medications.

When to see a doctor

If you constantly feel tired and cannot understand why, it may be a symptom of an illness.

For example, daytime fatigue resulting from nighttime awakenings, shortness of breath, snoring, and episodes of choking at night are

symptoms of sleep apnea.

Persistent fatigue, thirst, frequent urination, especially at night, as well as weight loss

may be signs of diabetes.

If severe fatigue lasts more than three months and hinders daily life, and is also accompanied by cognitive issues or flu-like symptoms,

it may indicate myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome.

Experts emphasize that self-diagnosis is not advisable. If something worries you, it is better to consult a family doctor to clarify the reasons for your fatigue or exhaustion.

Interestingly, researchers previously studied habits that may negatively affect intelligence. They emphasize that excessive television viewing and gaming can harm brain health. However, habits that support the youth of brain tissues, regardless of age, have also been discovered.