1.
Adrenal insufficiency:
This is a disease where the adrenal glands don't work well, and so you don't
make enough cortisol.
Light-headedness, weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and hyperpigmentation
(or patches of skin that are a little darker than the rest of your skin)are all
associated symptoms.
2.
An underactive thyroid:
Your thyroid is a small gland located at the base of your neck that regulates
everything from your energy levels to your metabolism
and immune function. Thyroid issues
are common. 11 million people in the U.S. suffer from hypothyroidism. While a lack of energy tends to be the first
and most prominent symptom of an underactive thyroid, weight gain,
constipation, dry skin, and feeling cold all the time are associated symptoms
to watch out for.
3.
Anemia : Anemia is
a condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy, oxygen-carrying
red blood cells. "There are many types of anemia, all of which are
linked with fatigue. Iron or B12
deficiencies, very heavy periods, or polyps are
common causes of anemia, each coming with its own form of treatment. Along with
fatigue, a pale complexion is also a common anemia symptom. So are brittle nails,
a racing heart, dizziness, and headaches.
4.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: The hallmark of this disease, also known as myalgic
encephalomyelitis, is debilitating fatigue. Like, the kind of fatigue that makes almost any daily task
impossible. Roughly 25% of sufferers are house- or bedridden by the disease.
Aches, pains, and foggy thinking are also common symptoms among sufferers. Experts think the condition may have to do with
out-of-control inflammation triggered by even light activity.
5.
Clinical depression:
Depression is
a brain disorder that can result in low mood and crippling fatigue. Fatigue can make it hard for people to leave their homes or summon
the energy for even simple daily tasks. Sadness, loss of appetite, and problems
concentrating are all associated symptoms.
6.
Diabetes:
Along with excessive thirst and frequent urination, fatigue is often one of the
first and most persistent symptoms of diabetes. Your body is struggling to manage the amount of glucose in your blood, and that can result in severe exhaustion.
7.
Endocarditis:
The infection or inflammation comes from bacteria in your blood attaching to
the inner lining of your heart. People who have existing heart damage or
who have artificial heart valves are most at risk. Fevers and chills are also
common symptoms. Treatment includes antimicrobial therapy as well as surgery in
some cases.
8.
Sleep apnea:
Constricted or blocked airways, this disorder shows up as shallow breathing or extended
pauses in breathing during sleep. Those pauses can last
up to a minute, and tend to resolve themselves with a snort or cough. All those
breathing interruptions disrupt your sleep,
which leaves you feeling tired during the day. Heavy snoring is a related
symptom. But it's really something only a bedmate could help you identify.
Sometimes I can hear God saying, “Just do it. Pick up the phone, mail
the note, sit and watch the birds, read a book for a few minutes, and don’t
worry about the dishes. Your fatigue makes you procrastinate, and then you feel
more stress. Trust Me. Do something even if it is to choose to rest, and do
nothing. Take action, and I will be here with you. (Lisa Copen) [i]
[i] Adapted from: “8 Diseases That Have
Fatigue as the Main Symptom” by
Markham
Heid
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