Chronic Fatigue
Some people experience prolonged or limited fatigue that ends when they take a break, a situation referred to as burnout.
But what are the reasons that make some people feel exhausted for long periods? Does this indicate a condition that requires medical review?
Unhealthy habits that may lead to fatigue and chronic exhaustion in the body
- Not getting enough hours of sleep
- Decreased physical activity
- Use of certain medications
- Unhealthy diet
- Overweight or obese
- Sorrow
- Drinking large amounts of caffeine
Pathological conditions
- Chronic diseases, such as allergies, sinusitis, and headaches, which lead to a feeling of constant fatigue and exhaustion for long periods.
- Anemia: Anemia is one of the most common blood diseases, and it is a common cause of chronic fatigue, especially in women, as they are susceptible to it as a result of heavy menstrual cycles, uterine fibroids, or benign uterine tumors.
- Psychological disorders in addition to feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, and helpless
- Viral and bacterial infections: There is no doubt that inflammatory conditions are tiring and cause stressful symptoms for the body, such as: high temperature, pain in the head or in the body, and these symptoms continue throughout the period of inflammation, which causes constant fatigue, examples of infections: influenza, corona, and inflammation liver, HIV, and pneumonia.
- Fibromyalgia: Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from a feeling of constant fatigue and exhaustion despite sleeping enough hours.
- Food allergies and food intolerances: Food is supposed to give the body energy, but some types of food may cause allergies or food intolerances, which leads to constant fatigue and drowsiness.
- Heart diseases.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sleep disorders: Sleep disorders, such as: sleep apnea and insomnia, affect the quality of sleep, causing a feeling of constant fatigue when waking up.
- Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes causes a group of stressful symptoms for the patient, such as: fatigue, increased thirst, and excessive urination.
- Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism means a weakness in the metabolism process, which causes feelings of extreme fatigue, lethargy, exhaustion, depression, intolerance to cold, and weight gain.
- Other medical conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, lateral sclerosis, cancer, kidney failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac arrest, enteritis, and liver disease
Diagnosis of persistent fatigue
To determine the expected cause, the doctor discusses with the patient about the nature of the fatigue he feels, its timing, the nature of sleep, and the emotional and psychological state. Laboratory tests, such as: urine tests, blood tests, and imaging tests, help to identify some medical conditions, such as: anemia, infections, hormonal problems, liver problems, and kidney problems.
You can conduct tests and check-ups for continuous fatigue in your home. At Capital Home Medical Care, we provide you with special laboratory packages that help in monitoring the general health and medical conditions in particular, such as the Diabetes Package, the Diamond, Silver or Gold Package, as determined by the attending physician, the Chronic Diseases Package, A package of vitamins, minerals and other packages according to the doctor's diagnosis of your condition and what you need.
Request Home Care Services in Saudi Arabia
Requesting home care services in Saudi Arabia from Capital Home Care is a straightforward and easy process.
- Phone: Reach out to Capital Home Care directly at +966 12 227 6270 (Office) or +966 9200 10 689 (Toll-Free)
- Website: You can submit a request by clicking HERE
- Email: Send an email detailing your needs to info@capitalambulance.sa
- Visit in Branch: Alternatively, you can also visit Capital Home Care's office at 7846 Hira - 2488 An Nahda District - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday through Thursday.
Once your request is received, a member of the Capital Home Care team will conduct an initial consultation to determine the specific needs of the patient. Following a comprehensive assessment, a tailored care plan is designed and implemented, ensuring the highest standard of home healthcare delivery.
Whether you are searching for a home care nurse, in-home physiotherapy, doctor-on-call, home lab, or extended home care services, Capital Home Care is your reliable partner in ensuring optimal health and well-being for you and your loved ones.
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