7 Most Common Causes of Fatigue

1. Not Enough Sleep:
Lack of sleep causes fatigue, and can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same time each morning to keep yourself on schedule.
Make sure your mattress is comfortable, the room is sufficiently dark and cool, and your cell phone and television is off. If you are still unable to sleep after making changes to your sleep environment, consult a doctor to rule out a sleep disorder.

2. Depression:

Depression causes sadness and anxiety, but it can also cause physical symptoms including fatigue,insomnia, aches and pains. 

If you or someone you care about is depressed, seek medical attention. Depression may not resolve without treatment, and there are many treatments including therapy and medications that can help resolve symptoms.

3. Dehydration:

We all know water quenches thirst, but do you know a lack of it could make you fatigued? By the time you feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated.

While any liquid will help hydrate you, water is the best option. It's free of sugar, calories, and caffeine.

 Most experts recommend about eight glasses per day, but you may need more if you exercise or live or work in a warm environment. If you're well hydrated, your urine will be clear or pale yellow. If it's darker, you may need more fluids.

4.Heart Disease: 

Have you found yourself fatigued by everyday activities such as shopping, cleaning, or climbing stairs? When the heart is less able to pump blood to all of the body's tissues, it conserves resources by diverting blood from the limbs and instead sending it to the vital organs.

 This can cause fatigue and may be a sign of heart disease.

Heart disease is a serious condition and needs treatment, so talk to your doctor. There are lifestyle changes (for example, diet and exercise), medications, and physical therapy that can help you control your heart disease and help you get back to doing what you love.

5.Not Enough Fuel: 

What you eat (or don't eat) can affect how much you do or don't sleep. Not eating enough, or eating foods that are not nutritious can cause fatigue.

 If you eat foods that cause spikes in your blood sugar, as soon as those sugars drop, you feel fatigued.

Eat a balanced diet, complete with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein. Avoid or limit junk foods high in sugar and fat.

6.Sleep Apnea:

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where sufferers briefly stop breathing for short periods during sleep. Most people are not aware this is happening, but it can cause loud snoring, and daytime fatigue.

Being overweight,smoking, and drinking alcohol can all worsen the symptoms of sleep apnea. Lose weight if you are overweight, quit smoking, and avoid alcohol.

7.Diabetes: 

Diabetes can cause fatigue with either high or low blood sugars. When your sugars are high, they remain in the bloodstream instead of being used for energy, which makes you feel fatigued.

 Low blood sugar (glucose) means you may not have enough fuel for energy, also causing fatigue.

If you are a person with diabetes, it is important to manage your disease. Your doctor will often recommend lifestyle changes including diet and exercise. 

You may also be prescribed insulin or other diabetes medications to help you control your blood sugar levels.