Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Some people certainly feel tired and lack enthusiasm in carrying out activities. This may be a sign of a health problem.
Fatigue can be a symptom of a disease characterized by a lack of energy to do activities or even move and lasts throughout the day. This fatigue can certainly hinder your daily routine and must be treated immediately by medical care.
The following are several diseases that can cause your body to tire quickly, according to WebMD.
1. Anemia
Anemia is a disorder that makes it difficult for your blood to carry oxygen throughout your body. The most common type is called iron deficiency anemia.
Iron acts like a train car transporting oxygen in your blood.
“People with low iron don't have enough carriages on their train. They get tired easily, get dizzy when standing, brain fog, heart palpitations,” says Theodore Friedman, MD, PhD, chair of medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles.
To treat it, you can check your anemia with a simple blood test.
2. Diabetes
Doctors don't know exactly why it makes people so tired. One possible reason is that your body uses a lot of energy to deal with frequent changes in blood sugar levels.
What doctors do know is that fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes. There are other signs, too. You may feel thirsty and need to go to the bathroom frequently.
3. Thyroid disease
This is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck. This makes hormones that help control how you use energy. When your thyroid gland is damaged, you will feel weak.
“People with an underactive thyroid will feel tired,” Friedman says. “Their cells aren't working as well, they're sluggish, and their reflexes are slow.”
Your doctor will likely test your blood for thyroid hormone and find out what is causing your fatigue.
4. Heart disease
Extreme fatigue is a common symptom of congestive heart failure, which occurs when the heart doesn't pump as well as it should. If you already feel tired, this will usually get worse when exercising. You may also experience swelling in your arms or legs and shortness of breath.
5. Sleep Apnea
This disorder prevents you from getting enough oxygen while you sleep. That means you won't get any real rest at night.
“The brain notices that you're not getting rid of CO2, and it wakes up briefly in an alert state,” says Lisa Shives, MD, director of the Sleep Medicine Center at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
You don't even realize it, so it's hard to know why you're so sleepy during the day.
A device called a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine can help keep your airways open for a good night's sleep.
6. Menopause
If you are a woman going through menopause, you may have difficulty getting a good night's sleep. Your hormones change a lot at this time, which causes you to sweat at night and feel hot. It can keep you up at night and make you tired during the day.
7. Depression
Depression can lower your energy levels and make you feel tired throughout the day. You may also find it difficult to fall asleep at night, or you may wake up earlier than you would like in the morning.
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor if you think you're depressed. Talk therapy and medication can help.
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