Dr. Nadezhda Chernyshova, an internist, stated that fatigue is not a specific symptom in itself, but rather a common condition that may accompany many diseases, even within normal limits.
The doctor explains that normal (physiological) fatigue is the body's response to daily stressors, whether physical, mental, or emotional. She says,
"When we immerse ourselves in an activity, we feel tired afterward, and this is normal."
However, there are signs that indicate that fatigue is not just ordinary stress; it may be an indicator of the onset of chronic diseases, and the earlier they are detected, the easier they are to treat.
Fatigue doesn't disappear after rest or a weekend. If a person doesn't feel energetic on Monday morning, this is a warning sign.
Difficulty performing normal daily activities, such as visiting friends, shopping, exercising, or favorite hobbies, as these activities turn into feelings of distress or aversion.
The appearance of abnormal symptoms such as: unexplained pain, slight fever, shortness of breath, sleep disturbance, or depression.
Hypothyroidism: extreme fatigue, a feeling of numbness, and difficulty moving the limbs.
Diabetes: Persistent fatigue may appear even before a formal diagnosis.
Myocarditis, often following influenza, where the patient feels extremely fatigued despite their temperature returning to normal.
tumors
Such as cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus, where fatigue is severe without obvious symptoms.
After ruling out organic diseases, fatigue may be related to a psychological disorder that requires consultation with a psychiatrist.
Prolonged and persistent fatigue associated with mental and physical exhaustion, often among workaholics.
The main symptom: lack of energy after the weekend, which may be treated in clinics or sometimes with medication.
Chronic fatigue appears as one of the symptoms of iron deficiency in the body.
The habit of delaying getting up for five minutes is not harmful if it happens once or twice, but it becomes a problem when it is repeated more than five times.
