Fatigue: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Fatigue

Bronchitis

Symptoms include a frequent cough that produces mucus, fatigue, fever, and a wheezing sound when breathing. Find out how to treat, or better yet, prevent bronchitis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Bronchitis can cause: Cough Production of mucus Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness Low fever and chills Fatigue Most bronchitis is caused by viruses. [aurorahealthcare.org]

Sinus congestion Chest congestion Shortness of breath Wheezing Fatigue Body aches or chills Chest discomfort from coughing Here's a snapshot of the symptoms that distinguish [verywell.com]

Upper Respiratory Infection

The other symptoms include mild to high grade fever, conjunctivitis, fatigue and myalgias. [symptoma.com]

Seek medical attention when you have persistent fatigue for more than 8-10 days or a rash. Earache Take an oral pain reliever. [campushealth.unc.edu]

Fatigue, may persist Sore throat Sometimes a sore throat Normal energy level Exhaustion Children suffer more colds each year than adults, due to their immature immune systems [chop.edu]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

The clinical symptoms are weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and neurologic abnormalities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] deficiency ranges from the incidental increase of mean corpuscular volume and neutrophil hypersegmentation to symptoms due to severe anemia, such as angor, dyspnea on exertion, fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] patients were; infections in 30 %, pallor in 25 %, hypotonia and neuro-developmental delay in 25 %, refusal to solid food or to suck in 20 %, failure to thrive in 15 %, fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Bronchitis

Sinus congestion Chest congestion Shortness of breath Wheezing Fatigue Body aches or chills Chest discomfort from coughing Here's a snapshot of the symptoms that distinguish [verywell.com]

[…] with acute bronchitis or upper respiratory tract infection (URI) have considerable overlap in symptoms and signs symptoms may include cough (productive or nonproductive) fatigue [clinicaladvisor.com]

The inflammation can lead to fever, fatigue, yellow-grey phlegm and a general feeling of ill-health. What makes acute bronchitis worse? Cigarette smoke. [netdoctor.co.uk]

Iron Deficiency

Iron-Rich Foods to Fight Fatigue To fight fatigue that's caused by an iron deficiency, turn to iron-rich foods. [doctoroz.com]

Extreme fatigue and exhaustion “Fatigue is one of the most common signs of iron deficiency because it means your body is having trouble carrying the oxygen to your cells so [everydayhealth.com]

To determine if your fatigue is caused by an iron deficiency, check yourself for these other five major warning signs: You feel fatigued for over a month. [doctoroz.com]

Anemia

Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following: Easy fatigue and loss of energy Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise Shortness of breath and [webmd.com]

The Vitality and Physical functioning domains of the SF-36 and the FACT-An Total, Fatigue and Anemia subscales were identified as domains relevant to CKD-associated anemia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

— Cathleen O'grady, Ars Technica, "Large genetic study finds first genes connected with ADHD," 27 Nov. 2018 Other common anemia symptoms include weakness, fatigue, an irregular [merriam-webster.com]

Insomnia

One participant endorsed clinically significant improvements in fatigue and pain severity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Risk factors associated with insomnia were milder TBIs, and higher levels of fatigue, depression, and pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Four hundred fifty-two participants aged 16 years and older with minor to severe TBI answered a questionnaire pertaining to quality of sleep and fatigue. [doi.org]

Common Cold

[…] headache, pharyngeal pain, joint pain and fever), typically responsive to pseudoephedrine (congested nose, congested sinus and runny nose), considered non-specific (sneezing, fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). [web.archive.org]

Sinusitis

The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis last longer and often cause more fatigue. [mayoclinic.com]

Fever, fatigue, a cough and bad breath are also possible. There are some home treatments you can try before seeing a doctor. [wilx.com]

[…] cheeks Nasal congestion and/or difficulty breathing through the nose Runny nose or dripping from the back of the nose into the throat Loss of sense of smell or taste Chronic Fatigue [sinusinstituteatlanta.com]

Muscle Strain

Muscles that are fatigued are more likely to be injured. [orthopedics.about.com]

Fifty volunteers were randomly assigned to use one of these hammers at a fatiguing pace of one strike every second, to seat 20 nails in a wood beam. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You can also suffer a fatigue-related muscle strain from sustained postures. [physioworks.com.au]

Depression

Nevertheless, although all patients with depression were fatigued, not all fatigued patients were depressed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

And while depression doesn’t cause chronic fatigue syndrome, it can certainly cause increased fatigue. [healthline.com]

In these patients, there was no significant change to any value except for fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoglycemia

In fact, as Adrenal Fatigue recovers, this period lengthens. [drlam.com]

It has been known for almost a century that people who are chronically hypoglycemic are often also experiencing adrenal fatigue, and that people going through adrenal fatigue [adrenalfatigue.org]

It comes from being inside an office building without natural ventilation and natural light, resulting in a general feeling of malaise or fatigue. Dr. [thebalance.com]

Dysthymic Disorder

Individuals who complain of fatigue but do not have diagnosable depression are at a higher risk for developing MDD later in life than individuals who do not complain of fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition to the depressive mood the patients suffer from symptoms such as decreased appetite or increased appetite, insomnia or excessive sleepiness, loss of energy or fatigue [dr-elze.com]

Although all of these physical symptoms would have a debilitating affect on the sufferers life, fatigue appears to be the major cause of these problems. [dnet.org.au]

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Signs and Symptoms of Anemia The most common symptom of all types of anemia is fatigue (tiredness). [web.archive.org]

A 19-month-old girl with a history of asthma and atopic dermatitis presented to her pediatrician because of parental concerns of pallor and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Beyond anemia, lack of iron has protean manifestations, including fatigue, hair loss, and restless legs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Sinusitis

Symptoms such as yellow nasal secretions, headaches and fatigue... [ more ] Sinusitis - Causes Sinusitis can result following an ordinary cold due to lack of ventilation of [chronic-sinusitis.co.uk]

Fatigue 2). Sinus Pressure and Sinus Pain 3). Sinus Congestion 4). Post Nasal Drainage 5). Dry Cough 6). Discolored Mucous 7). [sinussurvival.com]

Halitosis, fatigue, dental pain, cough, ear pressure, fullness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Orthostatic Hypotension

Chronic fatigue for >1 mo was also observed in 107 of 228 patients. Consequently, INOH accounted for 37% (40 of 107) of the patients with chronic fatigue. [nature.com]

The patient is a 76 year-old woman who presented with progressive dizziness, anorexia, and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include light headedness, weakness, blurred vision, fatigue and lethargy and falls. Most patients have orthostatic hypotension due to non neurogenic causes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infectious Mononucleosis

Fatigue can sometimes persist for longer. In most people, fatigue will end after three months. [web.archive.org]

The disease is characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. [curlie.org]

Fatigue, myalgias, and need for sleep may persist for several months after the acute infection has resolved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brain Concussion

Fatigue and sleep problems go hand-in-hand and tend to worsen each other. Fatigue tends to be worse in the evening and makes symptoms more noticeable. [mayfieldclinic.com]

[…] the exact events that preceded the onset of complaints and exclude their presence prior to head trauma, as the clinical presentation could be similar to exercise-induced fatigue [symptoma.com]

They include: Headaches Sleep Trouble falling asleep Sleeping too much or too little Feelings of fatigue or exhaustion Memory Trouble remembering new information Trouble concentrating [mayfieldclinic.com]

Motion Sickness

Dizziness, fatigue, and nausea are the most common symptoms of motion sickness. [definitions.net]

These problems include visual fatigue, eye strain, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision or collectively may be termed as visually induced motion sickness (VIMS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Her symptoms escalated into extreme fatigue and the inability to stay awake. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congestive Heart Failure

Fatigue and exertion fatigue. From description through validation to application of the Dutch Fatigue Scale (DUFS) and the Dutch exertion scale (DEFS). [dx.doi.org]

A 60-year-old man presented with exertional dyspnea, fatigue, and chest discomfort of 18-month history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 4-L decrease in lower extremity edema volume was noted, but fatigue and shortness of breath increased markedly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Heart Failure

Fatigue and exertion fatigue. From description through validation to application of the Dutch Fatigue Scale (DUFS) and the Dutch exertion scale (DEFS). [dx.doi.org]

Heart Failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification of Heart Failure NYHA Class Definition Limitation Example I Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue [msdmanuals.com]

The results suggest that fatigue is a circular process in which the consequences of fatigue further exaggerate the experience. [dx.doi.org]

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

In fact, drowsiness, fatigue, and an overall lack of energy are encountered in the majority of patients, along with pruritus and pain. [symptoma.com]

End stage renal disease causes weight loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, difficulty breathing and seizures. [kidneyandhypertensioncare.com]

A Startling Diagnosis During her sophomore year of college, Kaitlyn began feeling fatigued and experiencing dizzy spells. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue and Hypothyroidism The following table outlines the key differences in the signs and symptoms between Adrenal Fatigue and hypothyroidism symptoms. [drlam.com]

BACKGROUND Muscular symptoms, including stiffness, myalgia, cramps, and fatigue, are present in the majority of the patients with symptomatic hypothyroidism, but rhabdomyolysis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

His dysarthria and fatigue had resolved. Stocking-and-glove sensory loss persisted. [neurology.org]

Restless Legs Syndrome

Specific questionnaires were used in order to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue levels, sleep quality, daily sleepiness, and depression symptoms of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Is RLS Contributing to Your Fatigue? [verywellhealth.com]

These disruptive symptoms vary in severity and can result in difficulty staying or falling asleep, fatigue, and impaired daytime function resulting from loss of sleep. [books.google.de]

Tonsillitis

20 episodes of tonsillitis in the preceding 2 years was admitted to our hospital because of cervical unilateral lymphadenopathy, fever, night sweating, weight loss, and fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] mucous membrane Suppurative, fibrinous coating ("stipple") Fetid breath Swelling of lymphatic nodes Scarlatiniform exanthem General symptoms (fever, headaches and abnormal fatigue [flexikon.doccheck.com]

We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition. Last updated: May 12, 2019 [patientslikeme.com]

Cardiomyopathy

These signs and symptoms include: Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, especially with physical exertion Fatigue (tiredness) Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, abdomen [web.archive.org]

Symptoms: Patients with cardiomyopathy will typically present with dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, bilateral edema, and fatigue. [symptoma.com]

Patients diagnosed with Restrictive Cardiomyopathy will present with the following signs and symptoms: Shortness of breath Exercise intolerance Chronic fatigue Paroxysmal [symptoma.com]

Pineal Gland Cyst

It has caused me to have memory loss and blackouts, increase in emotions, extreme fatigue, and speech issues. [steadyhealth.com]

RESULTS: A 47 year-old woman with a six-month history of progressive generalized weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, anemia, depression, loss of appetite, paranoia and a [n.neurology.org]

We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition. Last updated: May 29, 2019 [patientslikeme.com]

Hemolytic Anemia

All hemolytic anemias feature varying degrees of fatigue, pallor, and weakness (from asymptomatic disease to life-threatening hemolytic crisis), although some diseases have [amboss.com]

However after 12 days of post artesunate treatment, she returned with dark urine, malaise and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Confusion Increased problems with pain Extreme fatigue (feeling very tired or weak) Increased shortness of breath (hard to breath) Last Updated 01/2019 [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Viral Disease

The illness is usually self-limited but the fatigue and cough may persist for a few weeks. [webhealthcentre.com]

The Chronic Viral Diseases Branch (CVDB) is responsible for conducting research on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS ) and human papillomavirus (HPV) with the goal of reducing [cdc.gov]

Common side effects include headache, fatigue, diarrhea, and nausea. [drugs.com]

Fibromyalgia

Capuron L, Welberg L, Heim C, et al: Cognitive dysfunction relates to subjective report of mental fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. [dx.doi.org]

Keywords Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cognitive Dysfunction Chronic Pain Patient Mental Fatigue Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patient These keywords were added by machine and not by [doi.org]

Gains in second rib, occiput, and supraspinatus pairs of the tender points predict improvements in the functional capacity, pain, and fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]