Why am I so tired?

Most of us have suffered from colds, flu’s, painful conditions, injuries etc in our life which keeps us awake at night or give us a restless sleep which can result in feeling tired the next day, but at least in those cases we know the reason. Some people are suffering from constant tiredness, lack of energy and fatigue and they do not know why. If you think you are one of these people my advice is to go and see your GP.

There are several causes of tiredness some are physical and some physiological. Psychological tiredness is much more prevalent than physical the big one is stress and anxiety which can lead to sleep disturbance and in turn you feel exhausted all day.

Depression is a very common condition; it can go undiagnosed for a long time. Symptoms can vary usually people find it difficult to go to sleep, early morning wakening, feeling sad and down, it can affect you appetite resulting in weight loss or weight gain, inability to cope with your daily activities, feeling exhausted all day. Your doctor can help you turn things around and may refer you to a specialist.

Allergies such as asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis. Food allergies or food intolerance can also be contributing to your tiredness. Usually your GP can help you diagnose your allergies.
Anaemia is a very common condition and frequent cause of tiredness especially in women with heavy periods, uterine polyps, fibroids and haemorrhoids. Although more women suffer from this condition the incidence in men could be as high as one in twenty. Other causes of anaemia can be stomach ulcers, long term use of anti inflammations which can lead to bleeding. Anaemia can also occur if you are suffering from a chronic illness like diabetes, kidney disease or b12 deficiency.

Always consult your G.P. before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of the article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions.
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