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Fatigue

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Fatigue is a persistent feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that doesn’t improve with rest. It can affect physical, mental, and emotional well-being and may be linked to a wide range of underlying medical conditions or lifestyle factors. Chronic fatigue may be a sign that it’s time to see a healthcare provider for evaluation and support.

Symptoms
Treatments
Services
  • Constant or overwhelming tiredness
  • Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
  • Lack of motivation or low mood
  • Sleep disturbances or non-restorative sleep
  • Muscle weakness or slowed movements
  • Medical evaluation to identify underlying causes
  • Blood tests for thyroid, anemia, and vitamin levels
  • Lifestyle changes: Sleep hygiene, stress management, nutrition
  • Referral to sleep medicine, endocrinology, or behavioral health as needed
  • Targeted treatment of root causes (e.g., CPAP for sleep apnea, supplements, therapy)
  • Poor sleep quality or sleep apnea
  • Thyroid disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism)
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Chronic infections (e.g., mononucleosis, long COVID)
  • Nutrient deficiencies (e.g., iron, vitamin D, B12)
  • Diabetes or blood sugar imbalances
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Overwork or high stress levels
  • ...and more

Healthcare Providers

Symptoms

  • Constant or overwhelming tiredness
  • Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
  • Lack of motivation or low mood
  • Sleep disturbances or non-restorative sleep
  • Muscle weakness or slowed movements

Causes

  • Poor sleep quality or sleep apnea
  • Thyroid disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism)
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Chronic infections (e.g., mononucleosis, long COVID)
  • Nutrient deficiencies (e.g., iron, vitamin D, B12)
  • Diabetes or blood sugar imbalances
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Overwork or high stress levels
  • ...and more

Treatments

  • Medical evaluation to identify underlying causes
  • Blood tests for thyroid, anemia, and vitamin levels
  • Lifestyle changes: Sleep hygiene, stress management, nutrition
  • Referral to sleep medicine, endocrinology, or behavioral health as needed
  • Targeted treatment of root causes (e.g., CPAP for sleep apnea, supplements, therapy)

Specialties That Treat This Condition

Primary Care
Primary Care
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine

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