Why does neurasthenia occur?
Disease description:
During this period, I have frequently experienced insomnia at night and often suffer from headaches during the day. After visiting the hospital for a checkup, the doctor diagnosed me with neurasthenia. I would like to know what exactly this condition entails.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The main causes of neurasthenia include the following aspects:
1. Psychological factors: Long-term mental stress, anxiety, depression, tension, excessive fatigue, insufficient sleep, and other negative emotions and psychological states can exert continuous pressure on the nervous system, leading to neurasthenia.
2. Physiological factors: Physiological factors such as malnutrition, anemia, chronic diseases, and medication side effects may also negatively affect the nervous system, thereby triggering neurasthenia. For example, a long-term deficiency of nutrients such as vitamin B1 and selenium can impair nervous system function.
3. External environment: Prolonged exposure to adverse environments such as noise, pollution, and radiation can also damage the nervous system and induce neurasthenia.
4. Genetics: Genetic factors may also influence an individual's neurological health to some extent, increasing the risk of developing neurasthenia.
5. Lifestyle habits: Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of physical exercise, can also damage the nervous system and exacerbate symptoms of neurasthenia.
