Rapid fatigue - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the concepts that it is fast fatigue. Fatigue is a process of temporarily reducing the functional capacity of an organism under the influence of intensive or prolonged work, manifested by a deterioration in the quantitative and qualitative indicators of this work, that is, a decrease in efficiency, discoordination of physiological functions and accompanied by a feeling of fatigue. Distinguish acute fatigue and chronic.

Acute fatigue occurs when excessively intense, monotonous work, which leads to physical or mental exhaustion of the body.

Chronic fatigue is characterized by prolonged fatigue, which does not leave a person even after rest. The syndrome of chronic fatigue is included in a number of diseases in 1984 after an epidemic in the state of Nevada( USA).Characterized by a decrease in performance, lost ability to assimilate new material, increased susceptibility to various diseases, including bacterial and viral infections, a constant sense of weakness, decreased appetite and disturbed sleep, mood changes, turning into depression, feelings of depression, despair. The syndrome of chronic fatigue can be suspected while maintaining the above mentioned complaints for more than 6 months.

Also distinguish physiological and pathological fatigue .Depending on the work performed, they distinguish: physical, mental, sensory( visual or auditory) fatigue.

Physical fatigue is characterized by a decrease in physical fitness and after exercise is a norm option. The cardiac rhythm and respiratory rate, weakness in muscles and impossibility to continue further work are becoming more frequent.

Mental fatigue is accompanied by a decrease in mental performance, a decrease in emotional tone, attention, interest in work, increased irritability, headaches. Mental fatigue can normally be observed in students. Students are forced to stay in closed premises for a long time, constant self-organization, the workload of the intellectual sphere, constant sense of time lack.

Sensory fatigue is characterized by impaired sensory functions, such as hearing or visual impairment with prolonged exposure to bright light, noise, or vibration. With prolonged use of the computer, fatigue occurs, which is manifested by headache, impaired vision, weakness, a sense of "sand" in the eyes. But in norm after rest the organism is restored.

Pathological fatigue or asthenia means impotence, weakness. By this term we mean a psychopathological condition, manifested by weakness, decreased mood, headaches of tension, sleep disturbance. There are organic asthenia, which develops with somatic diseases( oncological, neurological diseases, gastrointestinal tract diseases) and functional - not associated with organic somatic disease( depression, neurotic disorders).

Normally, after physical exertion, after a long work, for example, at the computer, there is a feeling of fatigue, accompanied by weakness, lethargy, decreased efficiency, but after stopping work and rest the body recovers and signs of fatigue disappear. But if a person continues to work systematically against a background of under-recovery for a long time, this leads to fatigue, which is manifested by a feeling of fatigue before work starts, lack of interest in work, apathy, increased irritability, decreased appetite, dizziness, headaches. Outwardly this is manifested by weight loss, digestive disorders, sweating, unreasonable fever, palpitations, muscle aches. As a rule, this already indicates the presence of the disease, but it is difficult to determine what it is: rapid fatigue as a manifestation of chronic fatigue syndrome or a symptom of another disease.

The most common causes of rapid fatigue:

1. The diet. The use of a large number of rapidly digestible carbohydrates( sugar, biscuits, cakes, chocolate) leads to sharp jumps in blood glucose levels, and subsequently the glucose level also drops sharply. The use of a large amount of coffee also leads to a jump in blood counts.
2. Some medications, such as antihistamines( suprastin, dimedrol), hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants( midol), anti-hypertensive drugs of central action( reserpine, clonidine), oral contraceptives.
3. Chronic insomnia. Many people in the modern world have problems falling asleep, which provokes chronic fatigue and fatigue.
4. Training. Physical exercise is a great way to combat fatigue quickly under certain conditions. The physical load should increase gradually, you must avoid overloading during training.
5. Smoking contributes to the emergence of rapid fatigue, blocking the flow into the blood of sufficient oxygen and making the energy metabolism more sluggish.
6. Strict diet for weight loss, especially with limited intake of fluids.
7. Pregnancy is accompanied by fatigue, fast fatigue, most often it manifests itself in the early stages of pregnancy and is one of the symptoms of toxicosis.
8. Menopause.

Rapid fatigue can be associated with diseases:

1. Anemia is a very common cause of rapid fatigue. Iron deficiency anemia is more common.
2. Lack of vitamins and minerals. For example, a deficiency of potassium, magnesium, B vitamins leads to rapid fatigue.
3. Low blood pressure - hypotension is a symptom of diseases, but it can itself provoke weakness and fatigue.
4. Problems with the thyroid gland, in particular hypothyroidism of the thyroid( hypothyroidism).
5. Diabetes mellitus. The initial signs of diabetes are frequent profuse urination, dry mouth, weakness, fast fatigue.
6. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that if earlier the exercise of the usual physical activity did not cause any changes in the state of health, and now you feel weakness, fast fatigue, perhaps pain and burning behind the sternum, then it is necessary to get ready for an appointment with the therapist.
7. Depression. In this case, rapid fatigue is accompanied by sadness, melancholy, loss of appetite, irritability, depression. A psychologist or psychotherapist can help cope with the disease.
8. Infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are characterized by: fever, intoxication, for some - loose stool, headache, weakness. Rapid fatigue can be the first symptom of infection and accompany the disease for a while after the cure. Chronic fatigue syndrome also refers to infectious diseases.
9. Oncological diseases. Weight loss, decreased appetite, increased body temperature, fatigue, weakness are characteristic of cancer.

If you suspect a pathology, first of all, contact your local GP or family doctor to take tests and exclude diseases that are accompanied by this symptom.

List of Surveys and Analyzes:

1. General blood test( hemoglobin, erythrocytes, platelets).With changes in the general blood test( low hemoglobin) and concomitant complaints of general weakness, rapid fatigue, paleness, you should contact your local GP.
2. Blood test for sugar. Increased glucose in the blood gives reason to believe about the presence of diabetes. Further examination and treatment of this disease is handled by an endocrinologist.
3. Biochemical blood test( potassium, magnesium)
4. Blood test for thyroid hormones, with changes, in the results of these analyzes, it is also necessary to consult a doctor-endocrinologist.
5. Electrocardiogram. If there are signs of rapid fatigue, weakness at the usual for you physical exertion, you need to see a cardiologist to go through electrocardiography.
6. Immunogram. Becausemany diseases( for example: infectious, autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases) are accompanied by fast fatigue.
7. Examination of the vessels of the head and neck( UZDG vessels of the head and neck).Sleep disorders, fatigue, dizziness, headaches can be associated with changes in the vessels of the head and neck( atherosclerotic plaques, stenosis of the vessels of the head and neck).
8. Examination of the fundus. Changes in the vessels of the fundus are characteristic of many diseases, among them diabetes mellitus, hypertension.

General recommendations for fast fatigue

- Compliance with the work and rest regime .It is necessary to sleep an adult person for at least 7-8 hours, go to bed no later than 23 pm. It is not recommended to work at the computer before going to bed, watch TV.
- Minimize the stresses of .In today's world, it is very difficult to implement this paragraph of recommendations. If you can not change life circumstances, change attitudes towards them. If alone can not cope with this problem, then a psychologist can help.
- Discarding bad habits of .
- Balanced power supply .It is recommended that food rich in proteins( meat, fish, legumes), digestible carbohydrates( porridges, bread, fruit), dairy products, eggs. Consumption of fats is reduced.
- Regular sports activities .At least daily walks or jogging. With sedentary work breaks for 5-10 minutes every hour, it will be useful to warm up or even just stand up and walk.

Drugs for the treatment of fast fatigue

Normally fatigue does not require treatment, you just need to rest. But if you think that you still do not have enough work capacity, and the doctor did not find you have serious illnesses, you can use medicines for symptomatic treatment. For self-treatment of rapid fatigue, vitamin-mineral complexes, folic acid, L-carnitine, plant adaptogenes can be used.

Adaptogens are substances that exert a general toning and restorative effect on the body, enhance the body's ability to adapt to increased physical and emotional stress. Plant adaptogens include: ginseng, eleutherococcus, aralia manchurian, Chinese magnolia vine, rhodiola rosea.

Adaptogenov intake in large doses leads to increased excitation processes and gives a rush of motor and intellectual activity, a mild excitation during the day and a strong sleep at night, and small doses can cause inhibition, restriction of activity, constant drowsiness. It should also be remembered that all plant adaptogens with overcharge of the medication can cause persistent insomnia, nervous system excitation, palpitations.

• Spirituous tincture of ginseng root take 20-25 drops 2 times a day before meals. The course lasts 10-15 days.
• Tincture of aralia Manchurian take 30-40 cap 2 times a day. The course is 2-3 weeks.
• Alcoholic tincture of Chinese magnolia vine is taken on 20-25 drops 2-3 times a day. The course is 2-4 weeks.
• Eleutherococcus spiny alcohol tincture 10 drops once a day in the morning 30 minutes before meals. The course is 2-3 weeks.

All medications are taken in the morning.

General contraindications for the acceptance of plant adaptogen:

• Increased nervous excitability;
• Insomnia;
• High blood pressure;
• Heart disorders;
• Feverish states.

But adaptogens and vitamins - not a panacea, the greatest effect can be achieved with a comprehensive approach, namely, the combination of drugs with lifestyle changes on the above recommendations.

Therapeutist doctor Klimkina E.N.