Drowsiness, fatigue and lethargy can actually be symptoms of serious problems. And although it is commonly believed that only lack of sleep and constant stress can lead to such a result, this opinion is not entirely true. After all, the well-known chronic fatigue syndrome sometimes has nothing to do with the emotional state - quite often it indicates the presence of serious diseases.
Chronic sleepiness (fatigue) and its causes
If a few years ago chronic fatigue syndrome was not a generally accepted term, today it has become a real medical problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people. Statistics show that middle-aged women are more susceptible to such a disorder, although, as practice shows, no one is immune from this ailment. Undoubtedly,most often, drowsiness, fatigue and irritability are associated with constant emotional overstrain and gradual mental exhaustion. However, sometimes the disease is caused by anemia and beriberi, and such conditions already require treatment. Quite often, chronic fatigue indicates disruption of the endocrine system. In addition, to this day, research is underway to help determine all the possible causes of such a syndrome and create an effective medicine.
Chronic fatigue and drowsiness: the main symptoms of the disease
Such a 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, first of all, it is worth mentioning such symptoms as drowsiness, fatigue.
- In addition, sleep disturbances are observed when a person often wakes up at night or cannot fall asleep even despite being exhausted.
- Symptoms include problems with concentration, gradual memory loss.
- Often, the disorder is accompanied by problems with the digestive and cardiovascular systems.
- Patients are characterized by increased irritability and mood swings.
- Loss of appetite, development of hypersensitivity to light, smells, food tastes, etc. are often observed
- Sometimes also observedheadaches, burning in the throat, swollen lymph nodes, weakness and tingling in the muscles.
Persistent 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 difficult, because in most cases the state of all organ systems remains within the normal range. Therefore, all possible methods are used in treatment. For example, patients are prescribed vitamin complexes, and are also strongly advised to adjust the diet. Consultations with a psychotherapist will also be useful. In addition, people need to take walks in the fresh air as often as possible, play sports, and keep a gentle schedule of work and rest.
