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Fatigue

Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of tiredness due to physical emotional or mental factors. Most cases result from hard work or over-exertion. This is the kind of fatigue that can be relieved by adequate sleep and nutrition. Other causes of fatigue include anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep and rest. The condition can also be brought about by certain factors such as an underlying disease (e.g. anaemia, lupus erythomatosus), menopause or some medications.
Feeling of inadequacy, low motivation and decreased libido can also be symptoms of fatigue. Other signs and symptoms are varied such as the least physical and mental effort causes exhaustion and weakness. The body aches with joint pain, fleeting in type, without swelling or redness. There may be muscle soreness and weakness, persistent low grade fever and sleep disorders with or without headache.
Physical exertion will be followed by long lasting malaise and memory loss or forgetfulness. There may also be confusion, poor concentration and indigestion with loss of appetite. Fatigued person develop allergy to the environment and food and may also suffer from recurrent upper respiratory infection. Other signs and symptoms may include depression, autoimmune reactions, dizziness, mood swings, anxiety attacks.
Management
A fatigued person should get enough rest for at least 8 hours, eat nutritious food and get more exercise for toning up while avoiding too much caffeine and alcohol. Rest to be taken in a cool and relatively dry atmosphere every once in a while. Weight loss (if overweight) eating well balanced diet and avoiding crush diets may help.
One should quit smoking as it decreases body’s oxygen supply, thus decreasing the energy of the individual. One should change his routine every now and then, to avoid monotony which may lead to mental fatigue.
Anxiolytics and tranquilisers are some times prescribed. Also anti-depressants may be of some use. However one should always consult a physician for proper remedy. 
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