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31 years
I used to be a very strong man with a magnificent stamina.I do martial arts and biking. But it's been few months I am sleeping . A lot and barelY have energy to finish the day. Any comments
Jul 12, 2014

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
Being healthy and having the necessary energy for daily life is based on several things in general diet,sleep ,relaxation and exercise.

If you have been strong and changed recently then look what changes recentlly before and after ,any more stress ,change in diet ,change in exercise,change in sleep,recent infection or any infection or virus caught ,allergy,......watch for other signs other than tiredness to figure what probable cause is .Watch for these causes if any is recently changed in your habits then it might be the cause .

The most common reasons for feeling tired are about daily habits.

1. What you eat. Reaching for caffeine and sugar can backfire, leaving you more fatigued as your blood sugar levels fluctuate wildly. Instead, go for a balanced, healthy diet replete with fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. "Most people feel like they're less tired if they eat a healthy diet.Eating healthy also means you'll carry less weight, and obesity is a big contributor to fatigue.

2. How much you sleep.avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours just before bedtime, turn off the TV before bed, and keep your bedroom quiet and restful.

3. How much you exercise. If you think that exercise would just make you more tired, there's good news: Exercise breeds energy. Almost all the studies that have looked at this question have found the same thing: Sedentary people who start exercising feel much less fatigue than those who stay idle. It's one of those surprising truths: move more and you'll get more energy.

If you still feel exhausted, you'll need to check with your health care provider to look into it. Chronic tiredness is linked to many different medical conditions, such as:

4. Anemia. "This is a very common cause of fatigue and very easy to check with a simple blood test," says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, an Emory University clinical associate professor of medicine. "It's particularly a problem for women, especially those who are having heavy menstrual periods." You can remedy anemia with an iron-rich diet, heavy in meats and dark, leafy greens, or supplements if you have a chronic iron deficiency.
A blood test can diagnose anaemia, and doctors will normally recommend supplements along with dietary advice. If your blood count is at the low end of normal, but not anaemic, boosting your iron intake could make you feel better.
5. Deficiencies in key nutrients, such as potassium. Again, this is easily checked with blood testing.

6. Thyroid problems. Over- and under-active thyroids both can cause fatigue,A blood test for your level of thyroid-stimulating hormone can help evaluate your thyroid function.

7. Diabetes. People who have uncontrolled diabetes,If you feel draggy and you're also having blurred vision or lots of urination, you should get that checked with a blood test.

8. Depression. if recently you have been too an emotional shock or If your feelings of exhaustion are accompanied by sadness and loss of appetite, and you just can't find any pleasure in things you once enjoyed, you may be depressed. Don't keep that to yourself. Your doctor, or a therapist, can start you on the path back to feeling better.

9. Sleep problems. If you never feel rested, and nothing seems to fix that, you might look into visiting a sleep lab, especially if you snore. Snoring can be part of obstructive sleep apnea, in which people briefly stop breathing several times a night. There are treatments for that.

10. Undiagnosed heart disease. Tiredness can be a sign of heart trouble, particularly in women,If you have trouble with exercise you used to do easily, or if you start feeling worse when you exercise, this could be a red flag for heart trouble. If you have any doubts, see your doctor.

But again, start with the basics: your sleep, your diet, and your activity level. Sometimes the simplest fixes are all it takes.if nothing work then check with a doctor to do blood tests and then know initially what the cause.
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