Do you always feel tired?

Do you have difficulty staying awake in the evenings?

Most people have experienced acute fatigue when they are sick. This short-term fatigue is much different from the unrelenting fatigue experienced during chronic fatigue, which causes ongoing tiredness and a lack of energy.

Chronic fatigue is similar to feeling sick or suffering from insomnia. The persistent exhaustion experienced with this type of fatigue can be completely debilitating. It can interfere with daily activities and make it difficult to perform job duties. There are several reasons you may be experiencing this unrelenting exhaustion.

Common Causes of Chronic Fatigue

Allergic Rhinitis allergy relief

Allergic rhinitis occurs when you inhale or eat something you are allergic to. Common airborne allergens are pollen, animal dander, insects (cockroaches, dust mites, etc.), mold, mildew, and dust. In addition to this, weather changes can cause allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis causes inflammation in the nasal passages, resulting in nasal congestion. When the nasal passages become inflamed, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult, increasing fatigue. As allergic rhinitis continues, you can experience chronic headaches and chronic fatigue. One way to reduce your symptoms, including your fatigue, is to avoid the allergen causing your symptoms.

Anemia

Anemia is common when you do not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When you do not have enough red blood cells, you can experience various symptoms, including fatigue, heart palpitations, nutritional deficiencies, and dizziness.

Various issues can reduce red blood cell counts and lead to anemia. Women suffering from uterine polyps, heavy menstrual cycles, and fibroid tumors are at an increased risk of developing anemia. Gastrointestinal issues like ulcers and hemorrhoids can also cause anemia. Chronic diseases such as kidney disease or diabetes, along with nutritional deficiencies—low iron levels, low vitamin B12 levels, or low folic acid levels—have been associated with anemia.

Chronic Pain Management Chronic Pain

Dealing with pain can be utterly exhausting! Even short-term acute pain can cause fatigue; however, when your pain does not end, it can interfere with your life and result in chronic fatigue and exhaustion. There are many different reasons you may be suffering from chronic pain, including an injury, fibromyalgia, arthritis, degenerative disease, nerve damage, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and cancer.

When you are in constant pain, you cannot rest properly, leading to fatigue. Pain and inflammation can also impact how the body functions. When the body does not function properly, it cannot absorb and use nutrients properly, resulting in fatigue.

Infections

When you have an infection, you risk experiencing unrelenting exhaustion. Various diseases can cause fatigue, including the flu, COVID-119, hepatitis, HIV, mononucleosis, pneumonia, and the common cold. When your body is under attack from an infection, it shuts down many nonessential functions to focus its energy on increasing immunity.

Researchers believe that the body causes the sensation of fatigue to suppress your desire for physical activity to help you regain health. Unfortunately, the body can become confused, and the fatigue can continue long past the infection, resulting in chronic fatigue. Taking nutritional supplements, eating a healthy diet, and getting 150 minutes of exercise per week (even when you do not feel like it) can help you overcome your fatigue and begin enjoying life again.

Inflammation chronic fatigue

Inflammation is associated with several health issues, including chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Inflammation occurs when the body begins to attack healthy tissues, injury or illness occurs, or exposure to toxins, including environmental toxins, air pollution, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides on your produce. In addition to this, inflammation can occur following an injury.

Chronic low-grade inflammation can prevent the body from functioning correctly. It may be unable to digest foods properly and utilize their nutrients. Inflammation can also increase the formation of free radicals, which can decrease overall health. Finally, it can prevent the body from producing the needed hormones, leading to fatigue.

Mental Illness

Depression and anxiety cause a plethora of unpleasant symptoms. Individuals who have mental illness quite often experience overwhelming fatigue, sadness, and feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. You may have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. Additionally, feeling “on alert” or having a sense of impending doom can be overwhelming.

If you suffer from anxiety or depression, it may be challenging to have any motivation to get up. You may quit exercising and begin eating junk food rather than healthy foods. Both of these can contribute to low energy levels and increased fatigue.

Sleep Disorders Sleep Problems

Sleep issues like insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, REM sleep behavior disorders, and narcolepsy can prevent people from getting a whole night’s sleep. During sleep, the body restores itself, consolidates memories, and produces many necessary hormones. Not getting restorative sleep can negatively affect one’s quality of life and overall health.

If you are experiencing sleep issues and chronic fatigue, contact your doctor. You may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and need a medical device to help keep your airways open while you sleep. This device, known as a CPAP, along with weight loss, can help improve your sleep. In addition, practicing good sleep hygiene, like turning off electronics an hour or two before bedtime, getting up at the same time each day, and using room darkening blinds or curtains, can help you get a whole night’s sleep, which may improve your fatigue.

Holistic Treatment for Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue can be challenging to diagnose since it may be due to various factors, including a physical or mental health condition, or caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices.

A holistic doctor understands that all systems in the body work synergistically together. When one system does not function properly, it can cause a cascade effect and result in various health issues, including chronic fatigue. Finding the root cause of your tiredness and correcting it can eliminate your ongoing exhaustion and improve your energy levels.