Drowsiness, fatigue, and lethargy can actually be symptoms of serious problems. And although it is commonly believed that only a lack of sleep and constant stress can lead to such a result, this opinion is not entirely true. After all, the syndrome of chronic fatigue, well known to everyone, is sometimes not connected in any way with the emotional state - quite often it indicates the presence of serious diseases.
Chronic drowsiness (fatigue) and the causes of its occurrence
If a few years ago , chronic fatigue syndrome was not a universally recognized term, today it has become a real medical problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people. Statistics show that middle-aged women are more prone to such a disorder, although, as practice shows, no one is safe from this ailment. Of course, most often drowsiness, fatigue and irritability are associated with constant emotional overstrain and gradual mental exhaustion. Nevertheless, sometimes the disease is caused by anemia and vitamin deficiency, and such conditions already require treatment. Quite often, chronic fatigue indicates abnormalities in the endocrine system. In addition, studies are ongoing to help identify all the possible causes of this syndrome and create an effective medicine.
Chronic fatigue and drowsiness: the main symptoms of the disease
A similar syndrome in most cases occurs completely imperceptibly and gradually progresses. Quite often, people doubt whether they are sick at all. Nevertheless, it is worth paying attention to a number of some signs:
- Of course, in the first place it is worth mentioning such symptoms as drowsiness, fatigue.
- In addition, there are sleep disturbances, when a person often wakes up at night or can not fall asleep even despite his exhausted state.
- Symptoms include concentration problems, and gradual memory impairment.
- Often, the disorder is accompanied by problems with the digestive and cardiovascular systems.
- Patients are characterized by increased irritability and sudden changes in mood.
- Often there is a loss of appetite, the development of hypersensitivity to light, smells, taste of food, etc.
- Sometimes headaches, burning in the throat, swollen lymph nodes, weakness and tingling in the muscles are also observed.
Constant fatigue and drowsiness: what to do?
Unfortunately, today there is no single effective drug that can get rid of such problems. Moreover, even the diagnostic process itself is often extremely complicated, because in most cases the state of all organ systems remains within the normal range. Therefore, in the treatment using all possible methods. For example, patients are prescribed vitamin complexes, and they are also strongly recommended to adjust their diet. Consultations with a psychotherapist will also be useful. In addition, people should as often as possible take walks in the fresh air, play sports, and observe a sparing work schedule and rest.