Chronic fatigue

What is chronic fatigue?

Chronic fatigue is a complex medical condition characterized by extreme and persistent feelings of tiredness, exhaustion, lack of energy, and total body weakness that lasts for 6 months or longer and is not resolved by rest or sleep. Some key things to know:

• The main symptom is severe and debilitating fatigue that is not relieved by rest and sleep and results in a substantial reduction in activity levels. This fatigue is different than normal tiredness.


• In addition to fatigue, people may experience flu-like symptoms like sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle and joint pain, headaches, poor concentration and memory, and insomnia.


• There are several possible causes including viral infections, immune system disorders, poor sleep, stress, etc. The exact cause is often unknown.


• It can significantly lower quality of life by limiting the ability to participate in daily activities like work, social events, household tasks, etc.


• Treatment focuses on symptom management through lifestyle changes, stress reduction, pacing activities, and sometimes medications. Full recovery is rare.

If you suffer from chronic exhaustion no matter how much you rest, it's important to see your doctor for an evaluation. Tests can help rule out other medical conditions with similar symptoms like anemia, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, depression, etc.

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