Fatigue - Revive Hormone Institute

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion. It can have both physical and mental components. We all experience fatigue at times, but when it becomes severe or persistent enough to interfere with daily activities, it may indicate an underlying medical issue.

There are two main types of fatigue:

• Physical fatigue - characterized by muscle weakness and lack of endurance. Caused by overexertion, poor sleep, infections, electrolyte imbalances, anemia, and other medical conditions. Improved with rest and treatment of underlying causes.
• Mental fatigue - characterized by reduced motivation, inability to concentrate, and feeling burnt out. Caused by stress, depression, boredom, information overload, and sleep deprivation. Improved by stress management and cognitive breaks.

Some common causes of fatigue include:

• Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
• Stress - emotional and physiological
• Medical conditions like anemia, diabetes, thyroid disorders
• Medications
• Poor diet and lack of essential nutrients
• Dehydration
• Overtraining - when athletes don't allow enough recovery between workouts

Fatigue can negatively impact:

• Work and school performance
• Relationships
• Quality of life
• Safety - increased risk of accidents

If you're struggling with persistent, unexplained fatigue I recommend getting checked out by your doctor to identify any underlying causes. Blood tests can check for issues like anemia, thyroid dysfunction, sleep apnea, and more.

The experts at Revive Hormone Institute also specialize in fatigue reduction through hormone optimization. Many patients see great improvements in their energy levels after getting their hormones balanced properly. Their anti-aging programs can help combat fatigue related to aging by optimizing hormones like testosterone, HGH, and melatonin. I highly recommend them if you want to improve your vitality and zest for life!

Some lifestyle changes and self-care practices than can help overcome fatigue include:

• Establishing good sleep habits
• Reducing stress through meditation, yoga, etc
• Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet
• Staying hydrated
• Getting regular gentle exercise
• Practicing mindfulness and pacing activities
• Treating any underlying medical or mental health issues

I hope this gives you a good overview on the common causes, impacts, and management strategies for fatigue. Let me know if you have any other questions! Wishing you health and vitality.