FATIGUE - Common Medical Advice

General Information

Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of tiredness due to physical, emotional, or mental factors. Most cases result from hard work or overexertion. 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 certain factors such as an underlying disease (e.g. anemia, lupus erythematosus), menopause, or some medications Feelings of inadequacy, low motivation, and decreased libido can also be symptoms of fatigue

Signs and Symptoms

• The least physical and mental effort causes exhaustion and weakness.
• The body aches with joint and muscle pain. Migrating joint pain without swelling or redness
• Muscle soreness and weakness Persistent low-grade fever 
• Sleep disorders (insomnia or oversleeping)
• Headaches
• Long-lasting malaise following physical exertion
• Memory loss or forgetfulness
• Mental confusion and poor concentration
• Digestive problems
• Loss of appetite
• Intestinal problems
• Food and environmental allergies/sensitivities
• Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections
• Depression
• Autoimmune reactions
• Dizziness
• Mood swings
• Anxiety attacks

Advice to the Customers

• Get enough rest, at least for 8 hours.
• Eat nutritious foods.
• Get more exercise.
• Avoid too much alcohol and caffeine.
• Rest and relax in a cool place with a dry atmosphere every once in a while.
• Change your routine every now and then to avoid the monotony that may lead to mental fatigue.
• Lose weight if you are overweight, eating well-balanced meals and avoiding crash diets.
• Quit smoking, smoking decreases the body's oxygen supply, thus decreasing the energy of the individual

Prescription Advice

• Instruct the patient on the medication and how to use it properly, i.e name of the medication, frequency of dosage, etc.
• In cases where fatigue has not improved in one week or is exacerbated, instruct the patient to consult a physician.
• Discuss Advice to the customers thoroughly for more information on the prevention and management of fatigue.