As of: March 9, 2024, 6:34 p.m
By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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Fatigue is often the first symptom that shows that something is wrong with the body, that it needs too much energy to fight off an infection or an organ disorder.
Why you should always take fatigue seriously.
Fatigue has various causes: It is often a sign of lack of sleep, exhaustion or stress.
Some people also react to a change in the weather or season with fatigue.
In these cases, exercise and certain foods can help you get back on track.
In most cases, the phases of being tired can be overcome quite quickly with a short walk in the fresh air, drinking enough water or standing by an open window for ten minutes.
But the fatigue may also be an expression of an illness that should be treated.
In any case, you should take the exhausted state of your body seriously and, if it persists for a long time, consult a doctor for an evaluation.
Constantly tired: Thyroid, liver and heart can be the trigger
Fatigue has many causes, from lack of sleep to stress to conditions such as depression, burnout and hypothyroidism.
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If feeling tired lasts longer, it could also be a warning sign of an illness such as:
depression
burnout
Hypothyroidism
heart failure
fatty liver
Iron deficiency anemia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Celiac disease
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If you have certain fatigue criteria, you should see a doctor, as
Pharmacy Umschau
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You have not been sleeping well for a long time, have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently and are tired the next day
The phase of tiredness is no longer short-lived; it is not replaced by a period of alert, active activity
Being tired lasts longer than you know it
Your tiredness and exhaustion have a noticeable impact on your everyday life
You feel like you can no longer manage your day well
Other symptoms also become noticeable, such as pain, dizziness and night sweats
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