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]

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]

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]

Mental fatigue can manifest as somnolence, lethargy, or directed attention fatigue.[4] Fatigue and 'feelings of fatigue' are sometimes confused.[5] Unlike weakness, fatigue [en.wikipedia.org]

Overtraining, stress, or many other external factors can cause fatigue, but many cases of fatigue are attributable to a lack of iron in the blood, a condition known as anemia [active.com]

Anemia

The most common symptoms of anemia are fatigue and an inability to focus. Gradually, one’s performance begins to decline and judgments become impaired. [the.ismaili]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Overtraining, stress, or many other external factors can cause fatigue, but many cases of fatigue are attributable to a lack of iron in the blood, a condition known as anemia [active.com]

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

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]

Infectious Mononucleosis

A diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was made according to the international diagnostic criteria [ 13 ] in post-infective fatigue cases included in this study. [dx.doi.org]

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]

Depression

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

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

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

Abstract Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome represent two of the most commonly encountered functional somatic syndromes in clinical practice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hemochromatosis

When asked a series of questions to quantify level of fatigue 38.4% of patients had a fatigue severity score >36. [isge.ie]

Early symptoms may be nonspecific and often include joint pain, fatigue and weakness. [arthritis.org]

Fatigue is a common complaint and presenting symptom. [isge.ie]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract The prognosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue has been studied in numerous small case series. [doi.org]

The prognosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue has been studied in numerous small case series. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes severe fatigue. This fatigue persists even after periods of rest. [symptoma.com]

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]

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]

Classification[edit] Physical fatigue[edit] Physical fatigue, or muscle fatigue, is the temporary physical inability of muscles to perform optimally. [en.wikipedia.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]

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Fatigue was measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale. Free thiamine in the serum and thiamine pyrophosphate in red cells were tested before and after the therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If fatigue persists, let your doctor know so they can help rule out other conditions that cause fatigue — such as sleep apnea, which is often undiagnosed. 4. [health.clevelandclinic.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]

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]

Electrolyte Imbalance

TWO PERSPECTIVES: FATIGUE VERSUS ELECTROLYTE DEFICIT Muscle Overload and Fatigue During sports competition and training or a variety of other intense physical activities, [journals.lww.com]

Sodium Loss Loss of appetite, stomach cramps, cold arms, and/or legs, fatigue, feeling faint. [zanecohencentre.com]

[…] confusion, apprehension, muscle twitching, abdominal cramps, anorexia, nosia, vomiting, headache, seizures, coma, decreased thirst Hyponatremia Convulsions, disorientation, fatigue [memorize.com]

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Other symptoms may include fever, weight loss, night sweats, depression, fatigue, and a general feeling of being ill. [arthritis.webmd.com]

Scalp tenderness, fatigue, fevers and a general sense of illness occurs in about 50% of patients. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

If narrowing occurs in the blood vessels leading to the arms or legs, patients may notice fatigue or aching in the limbs, due to a reduced blood supply. [arthritis.webmd.com]