Fatigue and weakness

Fatigue and weakness

Are you experiencing these symptoms?

Note that fatigue and weakness are two different conditions, symptoms. That's why when you consult a doctor about this complaint, for a correct diagnosis, it is recommended to explain exactly what is bothering you - in this case, the doctor will find a possible cause much sooner.

Let's consider in detail.

Weakness

Weakness is a decrease in body or muscle strength.

For example, you suffer from weakness or you need to mobilize additional energy to move your limbs.

General weakness is formed if you simultaneously exert yourself physically more than necessary, for example, you have been hiking for a long time, etc. Symptoms of physical overload (weakness, fatigue, muscle pain) disappear in a few days.

In rare clinical cases, muscle weakness is caused by the following diseases:

  • Deficiency of electrolytes in the body;
  • Infections;
  • Thyroid gland problem;
  • Nerve disorders.

If the muscle weakness does not improve in a few days and the condition worsens, consult a doctor.

Call an emergency if you suddenly experience muscle weakness or numbness in one area of your body.

Tiredness

Tiredness means you have no energy, you are exhausted.

Mild fatigue is part of the rhythm of everyday life, for example, you may be low on energy due to boredom, too much work at work or lack of sleep.

Sometimes they feel tired due to mild illnesses, but this symptom disappears as soon as the patient's health condition returns to the initial stage.

Sometimes weakness or fatigue is a side effect of some medications.

Fatigue is also caused by alcohol and caffeine.

You should consult a doctor if you complain of fatigue for more than 2 weeks. In similar clinical cases, the cause of the symptom may be:

  • Anemia;
  • Heart problems;
  • Metabolic disorders;
  • Thyroid gland diseases;
  • Kidney and liver pathologies.

Fatigue is not only a symptom of a physical illness, but often appears in the background of mental health problems (anxiety, depression) as well.

 

Source:

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=wkfat

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