Unexplained Fatigue at CMC Dubai

Numerous medical conditions, ranging in severity from moderate to serious, frequently exhibit fatigue as a symptom. It also happens naturally as a result of some lifestyle decisions, including not exercising or eating poorly.

Unknown fatigue often happens when you can’t tell the exact cause. More often, most individuals can determine if their fatigue is serious or not, particularly if it is unexplained or persists for longer than two weeks.

Causes of Fatigue

Fatigue has a variety of causes which are divided into three broad groups:

• Lifestyle factors
• Physical and health conditions
• Mental health issues

Lifestyle factors

The following lifestyle activities can cause fatigue:

• Lack of sleep
• Boredom
• Grief
• Certain medications such as antidepressants or sedatives
• Use of illicit drugs such as cocaine
• Obesity
• Physical exertion
• Lack of physical activity etc.

Physical health conditions

Examples of medical conditions that cause fatigue include:

• Arthritis
• Chronic Fatigue
• Addison’s Disease – this disorder affects a person’s hormone levels
• Sleep Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Congestive Disorders
• Anemia
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Infections such as Cold and Flu
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Hypothyroidism, or Underactive Thyroid
• Hyperthyroidism, or Overactive Thyroid
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease
• Empyema

Mental Health Issues

Fatigue can result from issues with mental health as well. For instance, fatigue is a typical sign of anxiety, sadness, and seasonal affective disorder.

When to See a Doctor

An individual may need to seek medical attention should he/she experience unexplained fatigue due to the following factors:

• Has a higher-than-normal body temperature
• Feel very sensitive to colder temperatures
• A that you may be depressed
• Unexplained weight loss
• Cannot think of anything that could explain your fatigue

Treatment of Unexplained Fatigue

The course of treatment that your doctor advises will depend on what is causing your fatigue. During diagnosis, the doctor will inquire about the following:

• Other symptoms that you’ve been experiencing
• Medical conditions that you have
• Medication that you are currently taking
• Your lifestyle and sources of stress
• How you feel when you are tired, when it first started, and whether it changes over time

Your doctor can request some tests such as blood or urine tests, should he/she suspect you have an underlying medical disease that is the root of your fatigue.