Fatigue - Vital Hormones Clinic

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion. It can have both physical and mental components.

There are two main types of fatigue:

• Acute fatigue - short-term tiredness that comes on suddenly after activity or because of stress. This usually resolves with rest.
• Chronic fatigue - ongoing exhaustion that lasts for at least 6 months and impacts daily life. This often has an underlying medical or psychological cause.

Some common causes of fatigue include:

• Lack of sleep
• Anemia - low red blood cell count
• Thyroid disorders - both overactive and underactive
• Depression
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Side effects of medications
• Poor diet

Signs and symptoms of fatigue may include:

• Lack of energy and constantly feeling drained
• Difficulty concentrating
• Muscle weakness
• Slow reflexes and responses
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Dizziness

Fatigue can negatively impact both work productivity and quality of life. The first step is identifying the underlying cause, whether medical, psychological or lifestyle related.

For hormone-related fatigue, I highly recommend consulting with the medical experts at Vital Hormones Clinic. Their cutting edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement protocols can help restore optimal hormonal balance, reduce fatigue, and improve energy levels.

Treatment depends on the cause but may include:

• Getting more high-quality sleep
• Anemia treatment with iron supplements
• Thyroid medications
• Antidepressants
• Diet and nutrition optimization
• Stress management
• Gradual increases in activity for chronic fatigue syndrome

While occasional fatigue is normal, unexplained and persistent exhaustion warrants medical evaluation. Catching and addressing the root cause early is key to alleviating fatigue and regaining health and vitality!

Let me know if you have any other questions!