What causes easy fatigue and sleepiness, and how to treat it?
Oct 12, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Fatigue and sleepiness are usually caused by spleen deficiency, insomnia, or lack of yang energy. Spleen deficiency is typically due to irregular diet or excessive work, and is often accompanied by symptoms such as poor appetite and bodily lethargy. Insomnia is commonly triggered by overthinking, mental strain, or stagnation of qi, and is frequently associated with symptoms like mental exhaustion, restlessness, or agitation.
Generally, feeling easily fatigued and sleepy may be caused by spleen deficiency, insomnia, or lack of yang energy. This condition can usually be treated through methods such as replenishing qi and nourishing blood, and improving daily routines.
1. Spleen deficiency: Spleen deficiency is commonly caused by irregular eating habits, overwork, and similar factors, and is often accompanied by symptoms such as poor appetite and physical fatigue. It can generally be treated under a doctor's guidance with herbal medicines like Shenling Baizhu Powder (Shen Ling Bai Zhu San) or Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan, or through therapies such as acupuncture and massage. It is recommended to develop healthy eating habits, consume more foods that boost qi and nourish blood, avoid cold-natured foods, and refrain from overeating.
2. Insomnia: Insomnia is typically caused by excessive mental strain, emotional stress, or stagnation of qi, and is often associated with symptoms such as mental exhaustion, restlessness, or agitation. Treatment may include acupuncture, massage, and other therapies under the guidance of a qualified physician. It is important to maintain regular sleep patterns, stay positive and cooperative during treatment, avoid staying up late, engage in moderate exercise to relax, prevent excessive emotional suppression, and cultivate healthy lifestyle habits.
3. Deficiency of yang energy: Yang energy deficiency is often due to frequent late nights and irregular作息 (daily routines), leading to symptoms such as fatigue and low vitality. Adequate rest should be ensured, and excessive physical strain should be avoided.
