Chronic fatigue is a complex medical condition characterized by extreme and persistent tiredness, fatigue, or exhaustion that is not improved by rest and lasts for at least 6 months. The key aspect of chronic fatigue is that the fatigue significantly interferes with daily activities and quality of life.
Some common symptoms of chronic fatigue include:
Chronic fatigue can have a major negative impact on one's ability to participate in social, work, and personal activities. Diagnosing the cause of chronic fatigue is important but can be challenging since there are many potential contributing factors.
So what causes chronic fatigue? There are several possible causes:
One specific condition that involves chronic fatigue is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This disease has more specific diagnostic criteria including the chronic fatigue along with issues like post-exertional malaise and cognitive dysfunction. ME/CFS is a medical condition with no known cure, however symptoms can be managed by pacing activities, getting adequate rest, reducing stress, and making nutrition and lifestyle changes.
If you suffer from unrelenting exhaustion that persists for over 6 months, it's important to see your doctor for an evaluation. They can help determine if there is an underlying condition causing your fatigue so it can be properly treated. Your doctor may run lab tests or recommend consulting specialists like an endocrinologist, rheumatologist or infectious disease expert.
At Revive Hormone Specialists, we specialize in customized hormone therapy programs to help patients with chronic fatigue optimize their hormone levels to reduce exhaustion and regain energy. Our naturopathic doctors combine cutting-edge lab testing with tailored bioidentical hormone replacement including testosterone, thyroid hormone, and adrenal hormones to aid chronic fatigue suffers. Contact us today for a consultation to see if our chronic fatigue treatments can help you reclaim your vitality!