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Fatigue can manifest due to many reasons. It is a general term used to describe physical or mental tiredness, but it goes beyond normal tiredness. Fatigue is not an illness in itself. But if you are constantly experiencing fatigue even when you have rested plenty, these might be worrying signs and you need a fatigue test. You may be having chronic fatigue syndrome due to some ailment or an array of ailments.
Not all types of fatigues are ailment related. Sometimes your irregular sleeping pattern can also instigate chronic tiredness. You may have disturbed your circadian rhythms. You may not be getting enough sleep. Even when it seems that you are sleeping 7-8 hours, you have disturbed sleep without realizing it. If you’re feeling constant fatigue, it is advised that you get a fatigue test done as early as possible, but at the same time you should also explore your environment and try to find out whether you’re getting enough rest or not.
Some other signs of fatigue may include
- Lifestyle anomalies:Not enough physical exercise, not having additional food, obesity, or consuming caffeine before going to bed.
- Excessive alcohol consumption.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Ailments such as diabetes, arthritis, thyroid, liver disease, kidney disease or autoimmune conditions.
- Mental stress or mental health problems such as depression, anxiety or too much excitement.
When do you know that you need a fatigue test?
As mentioned above, there can be many instances of fatigue that are simply lifestyle problems, and they can be rectified by making changes in your lifestyle. You can reduce alcohol consumption. You can avoid drinking coffee after the evening. You can create a soothing ambience one or two hours before you go to bed.
If these adjustments don’t solve your fatigue problem, you need to go for a fatigue test. A fatigue test is essential if
- You are experiencing higher than normal body temperature.
- There is a sudden weight loss.
- You are sensitive to temperature change.
- You go through regular bouts of depression.
- You don’t seem to be able to sleep at night.
Since fatigue may be a symptom for another ailment, you may also experience the following signs of deteriorating health to which fatigue might be related to:
- Severe headache
- Chest pains
- Irregular heartbeat
- Rectal bleeding
- Blurred vision
- Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm