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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Tiredness

Health Encyclopedia: Depression Basics

Introduction


Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the f...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Dealling With Anxiety Symptoms: Fatigue
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Tiredness... exhaustion... fatigue, no matter how you may refer to it, this symptom of anxiety zaps... Read more »

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Fatigue and Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

Fatigue or tiredness is extremely common in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is an important cause of... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia Research Update: American College of Rheumatology Meeting 2008
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...taking milnacipran).   The effect milnacipran has on fatigue was examined in another study, as... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...stress and depression also have been shown to cause fatigue, weaken the immune system and cause... Read more »

Health Guide

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
...doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms are detected.Symptoms of Left-Side Heart FailureFatigue and shortness of breath (dyspnea) are the first symptoms. They are caused by fluid in... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Introduction
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes called immune dysfunction syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (in Europe), is not a new disorder. In the 19th century the term neurasthenia, or... Read more »
Vitamins: Introduction
...disease. Affects most body tissues, particularly bones, teeth, and blood vessels. Early symptoms include tiredness, weakness, irritability, weight loss, and vague muscle aches. Later symptoms are... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »
Endometriosis: Medications
...break-through bleeding), or absence of periodsUnexpected flow of breast milkAbdominal pain or crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble... Read more »

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