Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : June 20, 2014 5:26 PM IST
People normally feel that fatigue is caused to excessive physical stress, exercise, lack of proper sleep and nutrition. But, is another angle to this that most people are unaware of. Many serious illnesses may make you tired but, there are few minor health conditions that are found to leave you washed out.
Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common medical reasons to make you feel tired. Your muscles will feel heavy or you will get tired easily especially if you are pregnant.
Depression
Depressed people usually feel exhausted due to sadness, loneliness and loss of appetite. Talk to your doctor to feel better and get rid of this problem quickly.
Thyroid problems
Underactive or over-active thyroid gland is found to make you feel tired. Common in women, this condition usually happens once you get older.
Sleep apnea
This clinical condition results in snoring and difficulty in breathing causing low blood oxygen levels in the body. This makes you to wake up often in the night making you feel exhausted the next day.
Heart disease
If you feel tired while performing normal day-to-day activities or are experiencing trouble with your daily exercise routine, then this is usually because of an undiagnosed heart trouble.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
It causes severe tiredness that goes on for at least 6 months. It is usually diagnosed after all the possible causes of fatigue are ruled out.
Diabetes
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms observed in diabetic people. Hence, if you feel more thirsty along with a tired feeling, check your sugar levels.
Glandular fever
It is a common viral infection that is found to cause fatigue that usually occurs in young adults and teenagers. Although the symptoms get cleared after six weeks, but the feeling of tiredness may linger for few more weeks.
References:
10 medical reasons for feeling tired NHS
Why Am I So Tired? 10 Possible Causes of Fatigue WebMD
Fatigue - MedlinePlus
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