Fatigue is defined as loss of capacity to do work along with tired or exusted feeling. It can be acute when it comes suddenly or can be chronic if persist for a long time period as in chronic fatigue syndrome. There can be various medical conditions which can cause symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue can occur in any age group and intensity is completely depends upon cause of fatigue.

Causes of fatigue

Insomnia

Depression

Respiratory complaints

Diabetes

Thyroid disorder

Anaemia

Hypertension

Heart disorder

GIT diseases

Osteoarthritis

Renal disorder

Tuberculosis

Hypoglycemia

Malignancy

Obesity

Certain drug effect

Inadequate diet intake

Excessive exercise

Urinary tract infection

Pregnancy

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Multiple sclerosis

Hepatitis

Symptoms of fatigue

Weakness

Lethargy

Dizziness

Headache

Heavy eyes

Muscular weakness

Lack of energy

Vertigo

Short breath

Lack of interest

Drowsiness

Diagnosis

Diagnosis mainly include

History – of eating habits, sleep disturbances, vomiting, and diarrhea, medication etc.

Physical examination – examination of pallor, jaundice, cyanosis, lymph nodes, weight etc

Blood test – complete blood count, pregnancy test, blood sugar, viral serology

Thyroid function test – to diagnose thyroid disorder

Renal function test – to rule out renal cause of fatigue

Treatment of Fatigue Symptoms

Treatment of fatigue entirely depends upon underlying cause and condition

Adequate sleep, rest diet supplements should be taken. Psychological counseling should be given if there is any psychological cause.

Homeopathic treatment of fatigue- Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat fatigue but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for fatigue treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for fatigue treatment:

Natrum Mur, Phosphoric Acid, Alumina, Camphora, Carbo Veg, Stannum Met, Coca, Muratic Acid, Naja, Picric Acid, Selenium, Secale Cor, Tarantula, Formica, Iodum, Cocculus Ind, Acetic Acid, China, Nux Vom, Chelidonium, Arnica, Psorinum.

Allopathic treatment – treatment depends upon cause and condition.

Other natural and alternative modes of treatment – mainly include Naturopathy, Massage, Herbal treatment, Aroma Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Relaxation therapy, Psycho therapy, Ayurveda.