Feeling tired all the time? Feel like sleeping after your lunch break? Ever experienced that there are days that you’re energy is so low? Probably you are overworked or always under stress? You may be experiencing fatigue.
Fatigue is a common health complaint. Around 20% of Americans experienced excessive fatigue that is enough to interfere with their normal life. However, one of the hardest terms to define and a symptom of many different conditions. Fatigue, also known as weariness, tiredness, lethargy, exhaustion is generally defined as a feeling of lack of energy and motivation. It is not the same as drowsiness, but the desire to sleep may accompany fatigue. Fatigue is a symptom, rather than a specific disease or disorder.
People who are fatigued feel tired all the time in both body and mind. A person suffering from fatigue has slowed reflexes and reduced interest in engaging in daily functions. Excessive fatigue is also a known risk factor for workplace and car accidents.
Fatigue can trigger from a variety of causes such as undiagnosed medical conditions, unhealthy lifestyle choices, workplace issues, emotional concerns and stress. It can also...