Fatigue: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for fatigue

Common Cold

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]

[…] 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]

Bronchitis

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]

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]

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]

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]

Some symptoms of acute bronchitis are: Chest discomfort Cough that produces mucus -- the mucus may be clear or yellow-green Fatigue Fever -- usually low-grade Shortness of [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] fever Sneezing and runny nose Sore throat Chronic Bronchitis Long-term lasting from at least three months within two consecutive years Chest tightness or pain Persistent fatigue [verywell.com]

Upper Respiratory Infection

Other symptoms include: fever fatigue headache pain during swallowing wheezing Most people with URIs know what they have. [healthline.com]

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]

[…] hacking cough Congestion Sore throat Achy muscles and bones Headaches Low grade fever Chills Watery discharge from the nose that thickens and turns yellow or green Mild fatigue [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]

Urinary Tract Infection

One month later, the patient presented again with fatigue, leukocytosis, and leukocyturia. Blood and urine culture results were consistent with Klebsiella pneumoniae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many who do survive are left with life-changing effects, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain and fatigue, organ dysfunction (organs don’t work properly [sepsis.org]

[…] or difficult urination discomfort above the pubic bone blood in the urine foul-smelling urine nausea and/or vomiting fever chills pain in the back or side below the ribs fatigue [childrenshospital.org]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Fatigue Other names Exhaustion, weariness, tiredness, languidness, languor, lassitude, listlessness Specialty Internal medicine, Family practice, Psychiatry, Psychology Fatigue [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

Cystitis

Fatigue, aches and pains, and a sense of being ‘under the weather’ are common signs of this condition. [babylonhealth.com]

IC/PBS can be associated with irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other pain syndromes. [urology.ucsf.edu]

Complications include fatigue, dehydration and problems with the menstrual cycle. [dailymail.co.uk]

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]

Menopause

[…] pilot who presented to the Aviation Psychiatry Department with a several-month history of inconsistent training performance, mood lability, tearfulness, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fatigue/loss of energy: Not getting enough sleep may make you feel tired, but exhaustion or crashing fatigue can occur even when you get a lot of rest, leaving you feeling [womenshealthnetwork.com]

This can be due to your body’s increased needs for valuable micronutrients, or to the “crash cycle” pattern of fatigue/carbohydrates/fatigue with hormonal imbalance that so [womenshealthnetwork.com]

Constipation

Constipation (OR 1.07), insomnia (OR 2.5) and depression (OR 2.82) were associated with fatigue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This is especially true if you’re having other symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, abdominal cramping, weight changes, or vision problems. [healthline.com]

Ars Technica, "PETA roasts Impossible Burger for rat tests, suggests patties cause cancer," 11 Aug. 2018 Chemo can cause side effects like nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fatigue [merriam-webster.com]

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]

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]

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]

[…] or cough in children Other signs and symptoms can include: Ear pain Aching in your upper jaw and teeth Cough that might worsen at night Sore throat Bad breath (halitosis) Fatigue [mayoclinic.com]

Hypersensitivity

These reactions often cause chronic joint or muscle pain, inflammation, and swelling, leading to generalized fatigue and lack of energy. [medbroadcast.com]

Compassion Fatigue Hypersensitivity can also be symptomatic of a serious psychological condition called Compassion Fatigue, which I discussed in Part I, Endnote 1. [lifelongactivist.com]

Autoimmune conditions Mental health Developmental disorders Pregnancy and fertility Aging Fitness and exercise Gastrointestinal health Asthma Infections Everyday aliments: fatigue [vitamindcouncil.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]

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]

Adenovirus Infection

Symptoms Pneumonia- Fever with chills Dyspnea or short of breath Stabbing Chest Pain Sweating and Clammy Skin Loss of Appetite and Fatigue Confusion: Mostly observed after [epainassist.com]

See All 2 Answers 1 Answer A Among the many suspects of fatigue is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). [sharecare.com]

 It occurs in an epidemic form among young recruits under conditions of fatigue and overcrowding Pneumonia: a complication of acute respiratory disease in both children [slideshare.net]

Muscle Strain

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]

The infraspinatus and deltoid were assessed to be more fatigued than the trapezius. The fatigue level of the erector spinae was low. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

Hypertension

If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for,including: Severe headache Fatigue or confusion Vision problems Chest pain Difficulty [webmd.com]

Signs and symptoms of PH include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, swelling of legs, and fainting, which could also be seen in many other diseases thus making diagnosis [medical-center.lomalindahealth.org]

[…] moderately high blood pressure values often causes only uncharacteristic ailments: Headaches (especially in the morning in bed) Dizziness Epistaxis (nosebleeds) Abnormal fatigue [flexikon.doccheck.com]

Malnutrition

General symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Testing depends on the specific disorder. [nlm.nih.gov]

An 18-yr-old adolescent male presented to the clinic with symptoms of fatigue and low endurance, low libido, and lack of morning erections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Essential Hypertension

WebMD notes various symptoms of hypertension, including blood in the urine, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue or confusion, irregular heartbeat, severe headaches and [reference.com]

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Alcohol Abuse

Fatigue has been categorized as recent fatigue, prolonged fatigue and chronic fatigue, according to the time of evolution (less than one month, more than one month and more [doi.org]

American Medical Association's Physician Masterfile containing validated items assessing alcohol abuse/dependence, burnout, depression, suicidality, quality of life (QOL), and fatigue [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To assess fatigue, one of the most used tools is the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory [ 35 ], a 20-item questionnaire that measures global, physical and mental fatigue, [doi.org]

Food Poisoning

Botulism Blurred vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and breathing, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, weakness, fatigue and ultimately paralysis. 12 to 36 hours Honey, home-preserved [healthywa.wa.gov.au]

Symptoms of food poisoning Typical symptoms of food poisoning include: stomach cramping fatigue diarrhea or constipation fever chills muscle aches headaches sweating thirst [healthline.com]

Symptoms may include: abdominal pain diarrhea fever loss of appetite nausea vomiting weakness and fatigue. [familydoctor.org]

Substance Abuse

These symptoms can include : Loss of interest and pleasure Irritability and anger Changes in appetite Sleep problems Fatigue Slow movement and thinking Feelings of worthlessness [centerforanxietydisorders.com]

Many people in our society are dependent on caffeine and experience withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating if they miss their morning [drugabuse.com]

However, if a patient has taken prednisone for several weeks and then stops suddenly, they are likely to suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, body aches [drugabuse.com]

Acute Sinusitis

[…] nose or forehead Reduced sense of smell and taste Cough Other signs and symptoms can include: Ear pain Headache Aching in your upper jaw and teeth Bad breath (halitosis) Fatigue [plainsent.com]

[…] facial pain or tenderness, nasal drainage or congestion, headache, cough, fever, fatigue, toothache, less taste or smell virus or bacteria direct from those who carry the [doctorsreport.com]

Generalized symptoms like fatigue are also typical. [medicinenet.com]

Hay Fever

Symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and fatigue. These symptoms can be accompanied by cough and wheezing. [pmaonline.com]

[…] nose, throat, and roof of mouth-breathing Stuffy, runny nose Postnasal drip, resulting in coughing Watery, itchy eyes Head and nasal congestion Ear pressure or fullness Fatigue [ohioallergyclinic.com]

However, common signs of hay fever include: • Nasal congestion • Cough • Postnasal Drip • Fatigue • Sneezing How is hay fever diagnosed? [carolinaasthma.com]

Goiter

Phonatory symptoms included hoarseness, vocal fatigue, vocal straining, lump sensation, and aphonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 51-year-old Japanese woman presented to our hospital with systemic edema and general fatigue. Her serum albumin level was very low (1.5 g/dL). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anaemia रक्त हीनता/अशुद्ध रक्त जिससे चेहरा पीला पड़ जाता है, रक्ताल्पता, अल्परूधिरता, रक्ताभाव, रक्तहीनता, The cases of anaemia are on the increase / For instance, if your fatigue [studysite.org]

Food Allergy

While not life-threatening, symptoms can be severe and range from gastrointestinal distress, headache and chronic fatigue. [enjoylifefoods.com]

Urticaria (Hives) Angioedema Dermatitis Musculoskeletal Joint Pain Low Back Pain Auto – Immune Rheumatoid Arthritis Systemic Lupus Multiple Sclerosis Neurological Headache Fatigue [foodallergy.com]

People infected with the seasonal flu virus feel miserable with fever, chills, muscle aches, coughing, congestion, headache and fatigue for a week or so. [niaid.nih.gov]