Are you exhausted and don't know why? Do you feel like the hours of sleep are not helping you regain the energy you used to have?
It is definitely a more serious problem that requires more care.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by a state of extreme fatigue that lasts more than six months and it is not a symptom of a common disease.
Chronic fatigue is often related to lack of sleep which makes a person wake up in the morning with a feeling of exhaustion. This can be accompanied by memory problems, problems with concentration and attention, dizziness that gets worse with movement, such as getting up from a chair or sofa. This disorder is a the body's response to stimuli from both internal and external influences.
Fatigue has three components:
- Generalized weakness (asthenia)
- Reduced ability to maintain activity (i.e. you tire more quickly and with less effort)
- Difficulty concentrating and emotional instability (mental fatigue).
Both psychological factors (such as melancholy or worries) and physical factors can contribute to chronic fatigue and its exacerbation (endocrine and metabolic diseases, infections, cardiopulmonary diseases, severe anemia, sleep disorders). It can also occur as a result of substance abuse or drug use, such as when taking sleeping pills, antihypertensives, anti-allergy medications, or antidepressants.
How do we treat this chronic fatigue?
The diagnosis of persistent fatigue cannot be verified with a specific test. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, chronic fatigue may have clinical signs and symptoms that resemble those of other diseases and conditions, including sleep difficulties, anemia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and psychiatric disorders.
Additionally, it is not uncommon for a person with chronic fatigue to also have fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, or irritable bowel syndrome. (if you want to discover more details about this topic, stay with us because in the next blog we will talk about the irritable colon)
Treatment of chronic fatigue focuses on symptom relief because there is no drug therapy that can "eradicate" chronic fatigue.
Here are some tips/improvements to follow that can help reduce chronic fatigue:
- If you are dealing with long-term health problems, such as chronic fatigue, it is very likely that you also have depression. Treating depression can reduce the negative effects of chronic fatigue. In the Atasagon center you can find specialists who can treat depression and not only that, specialists who understand your problems, but also your needs.
- Orthostatic intolerance occurs mainly in young people, it is manifested by fainting and nausea when standing. Medicines to regulate blood pressure or heart rate may be helpful in this case.
- If over-the-counter ibuprofen drugs are not enough, the specialist doctor can recommend the prescription to treat fibromyalgia.
Chronic fatigue therapy involves three important components:
- Psychological counseling – is helpful as you learn how to manage the consequences of your own limitations caused by chronic fatigue.
- Sleep problems - sleep deprivation has major repercussions on the body. Seeing a specialist or giving up caffeinated drinks can help.
- Exercise – intense physical activity can further accentuate existing symptoms, light and moderate exercise helps to alleviate the negative effects of chronic fatigue.
Relaxation and therapies that allow you to focus on yourself are important elements in the healing process of chronic fatigue. And because we care about your health, we have prepared the formula for you ALKALINE GREEN DETOX, based only on green juices, designed to give your body the nutrients it needs and restore its energy. In order to get the results you really want, we recommend you choose a program of at least 7 days, with activities such as Yoga, nature walks and rest hours included in each day. Turn the whole process into a unique experience and come with a loved one.
Atasagon is at your disposal for such problems and more! Come and take care of yourself, we look forward to seeing you!
