What is the reason my pain and exhaustion are not improving?
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Asked by: Kelly Williams
Why is my exhaustion getting worse?
If that’s the case, or your fatigue gets worse or lasts longer than a week or two, it’s time to see your doctor. Your fatigue might be related to an underlying illness or infection, especially if it’s accompanied by symptoms, such as a low-grade fever, shortness of breath, or loss of appetite.
Why do I feel so exhausted and my body hurts?
If you can’t or don’t sleep, your body’s repair cycle becomes disrupted, which can lead to feeling more aches and pains. Dehydration: When you lose more fluids than you take in, you become dehydrated, a condition that can cause muscle cramps, tension, and fatigue.
What health issues can cause extreme fatigue?
Several medical conditions can cause fatigue, including:
- anemia.
- diabetes.
- high blood pressure.
- obesity.
- heart disease.
- chronic fatigue syndrome.
- weakened immune system function.
- fibromyalgia.
What is exhaustion a symptom of?
Exhaustion isn’t a mental disorder. But it can be caused by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, neurological and sleep disorders, anemia, electrolyte abnormalities, diabetes, obesity, and/or an infectious disease or cancer. Common reasons for fatigue could be lifestyle choices you should address.
How long does COVID exhaustion last?
Fatigue is very common after viral infections, such as COVID and normally it settles after 2 or 3 weeks. However, in some people it can linger for weeks or months.
How do you know if fatigue is serious?
If the fatigue is associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heart rate, or sense of imminent passing out, these are urgent conditions that warrant immediate medical attention. These could be symptoms of a serious heart condition or major vascular insufficiency.
What are usually the first signs of fibromyalgia?
Main signs and symptoms
- fatigue.
- lack of energy.
- trouble sleeping.
- depression or anxiety.
- memory problems and trouble concentrating (sometimes called “fibro fog”)
- headaches.
- muscle twitches or cramps.
- numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
