Why do I always feel sleepy, weak, and fatigued?
Aug 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, excessive sleepiness, generalized weakness, and fatigue may be related to malnutrition, anemia, insufficient cerebral blood supply, neurasthenia, or hypothyroidism. In addition, conditions such as myasthenia gravis, hypotension, and diabetes may also cause these symptoms. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Generally, persistent drowsiness, body weakness, and fatigue may be related to malnutrition, anemia, insufficient cerebral blood supply, neurasthenia, hypothyroidism, and other causes. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Malnutrition
Regular picky or selective eating habits can lead to inadequate nutrient intake. Over time, this may result in malnutrition, causing symptoms such as generalized weakness, leg fatigue, or excessive sleepiness. These can be improved through dietary adjustments, including foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as eggs, milk, soy milk, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
2. Anemia
Anemia is usually caused by unhealthy diet leading to a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood. In the early stages, patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and low energy. After diagnosis, medications such as stanozolol tablets or azathioprine tablets may be used under medical supervision to relieve symptoms.
3. Insufficient Cerebral Blood Supply
When cerebral blood flow is inadequate, it may cause brain hypoxia, resulting in symptoms such as persistent drowsiness, general weakness, and fatigue. Patients may take atorvastatin calcium tablets or rosuvastatin calcium capsules under medical guidance for treatment.
4. Neurasthenia
Patients with neurasthenia often suffer from low internal motivation and poor nighttime sleep, including difficulty falling asleep, frequent dreams, and easy awakening. This commonly leads to lack of energy during the day, mental fogginess, dizziness, low arousal, and increased sleepiness. Treatment may include medications such as paroxetine hydrochloride tablets or sertraline hydrochloride tablets under medical supervision.
5. Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder characterized by low metabolism due to reduced thyroid hormones or impaired hormone synthesis. When thyroid hormone levels are insufficient, patients may experience symptoms such as excessive sleepiness and fatigue. Treatment may involve medications such as levothyroxine sodium tablets or thyroid tablets under medical supervision.
In addition, conditions such as myasthenia gravis, hypotension, and diabetes may also cause these symptoms. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
