Fatigue is often just a symptom of an illness.
These diseases could be behind a strong need for sleep.
Frankfurt – Regardless of whether you have slept well or not, fatigue is a constant companion for many of those affected.
Persistent exhaustion makes it difficult for many to get out of bed in the morning and they also feel exhausted throughout the day.
Regardless of whether a physically demanding or light activity was carried out beforehand, those affected would prefer to just sleep afterwards.
Fatigue is often a symptom of an illness.
Even if this is already over, the exhaustion can continue.
This is reported by the
Frankfurter Rundschau
.
One then speaks of fatigue, i.e. severe tiredness and exhaustion.
According to the MSD manuals,
it is
divided into three temporal categories.
All three categories can arise due to different causes.
The most common causes of fatigue are:
Recent fatigue
lasts
about a month.
It can be caused by drug side effects, anemia, stress or depression.
Persistent fatigue
lasts
about one to six months.
It can be caused by diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, sleep disorders or cancer.
Chronic
fatigue
lasts longer than 6 months.
It can be psychological or drug related.
Chronic fatigue syndrome could also be the reason for the long-lasting tiredness.
Source: MSD Manuals
Fatigue can also result from a serious illness
According to the German Cancer Society (DKG), severe tiredness and exhaustion can also occur as a result of cancer such as leukemia - even if the treatment has long since ended.
Chemotherapy, radiation or other therapies to fight cancer not only attack the cancerous tissue.
Healthy tissue is also damaged by the therapy.
Anemia can also occur in cancer patients.
In this case, the organs are no longer supplied with sufficient oxygen, resulting in fatigue.
According to the DKG, up to 90 percent of cancer patients suffer from this fatigue disease after completing treatment.
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Getting up is also often difficult when you are permanently tired.
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According to the
German
Rheumatism League,
severe fatigue can also occur as a result of a rheumatic disease.
According to this, tiredness as a symptom of the chronic disease was often ignored by doctors.
But now it is an integral part of the examination by rheumatologists.
In addition to the pain, fatigue can severely limit the lives of those affected and lead to depression.
Painkillers can also trigger fatigue.
Fatigue can also occur in patients with Long-Covid
According to the latest studies, corona disease can also be a reason for exhaustion.
Researchers have examined the most common symptoms of Long Covid: The result is a list with a total of 62 symptoms.
Including fatigue, as one of the most common signs.
However, even healthy people can often suffer from fatigue.
Then, according to
Apotheken Umschau
, stress reduction, a healthy diet, an adequate supply of nutrients, restful sleep and exercise can help.
Editor's note
The information given in this article does not replace a visit to a doctor.
Only experts can make the right diagnosis and initiate appropriate therapy.
The intake of medication or dietary supplements should be discussed with a doctor beforehand.
In order to clarify what causes the severe tiredness, a visit to a doctor's practice is absolutely necessary.
The various causes can be determined by examinations such as blood counts.
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