Friday, October, 30, 2009
Lack Of Energy
Health Encyclopedia: Fatigue
Definition
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.
Alternative Names
Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy
Considerations
Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue.
Fatigue can be a normal and important response to...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
...drowsy, they feel they must sleep, with fatigue it is a lack of energy and motivation....
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By Dr. Ballas
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Health Expert
...differently than depressed adults. Loss of interest, lack of energy, and fatigue are experienced...
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By Dr. Rick Wirtz
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Health Expert
...treatment because it won't be effective anyway. The lack of energy inherent in depression can...
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By Jerry Kennard
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Health Expert
...activities and relationships Trouble concentrating Fatigue or low energy Food cravings or binge...
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Health Guide
...acquired methemoglobinemia from chemical or drug exposure: headache,
fatigue, shortness of breath,
lack of energy, and potentially shock, seizures, and death. Signs and tests ...
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...lead them to conclude that there's no point in treatment because it won't be effective anyway. The
lack of energy inherent in depression can also increase the likelihood that the patient will feel...
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...excessive sleeping A dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss
Fatigue and
lack of energy Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, and inappropriate guilt Extreme...
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Joint pain
Fatigue Lack of energy Weight loss Generalized darkening of skin color (often referred to as bronzing) Abdominal pain Loss of sexual...
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...with physical stress Growth hormone deficiency
Fatigue Lack of energy Loss of bone and muscle Increased abdominal fat ...
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