Causes of general fatigue and lack of energy

Sometimes you feel tired and lack energy. This is a pathological symptom. There are many reasons for it. You should be vigilant and go to the hospital for examination in time. It may be a manifestation of systemic disease, such as some chronic diseases, or psychological problems, depression, etc. In addition, weak spleen and stomach, endocrine disorders, dietary disorders, etc. may all lead to this phenomenon.

Causes of general fatigue and lack of energy

1. Systemic diseases

General weakness is just one symptom. There are many causes of general weakness, such as certain systemic diseases (such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, inflammation of the urinary and reproductive systems, etc.), psychological problems (such as depression), etc. It may also be liver and kidney yin deficiency if you are thin.

2. Weak spleen and stomach

The spleen controls the limbs, so weak spleen and stomach will cause weakness in the limbs and lack of energy. Such symptoms may be related to many diseases, such as nervous system diseases, orthopedic diseases, etc. It may also be caused by potassium and calcium deficiency, or certain immune system diseases.

3. Endocrine factors

Circulatory system diseases such as heart problems, etc. If there are no other chronic diseases in the body, this situation is more common in people with low blood pressure, anemia or weak body. It is recommended to pay attention to dietary nutrition and eat more iron-containing blood-enriching foods.

4. Eating disorders

Irregular meal times and picky eating will result in insufficient nutrition and energy needed for the human immune system. In this situation, the body begins to show lack of energy and weakness.

There is another type of patients with fatigue as the main symptom, generally young and middle-aged people, who have felt a long period of decreased physical strength, lack of energy, and poor concentration for at least half a year, accompanied by palpitations, irritability, anxiety, tension, insomnia, etc., poor digestion, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea. Women have irregular menstruation, and men have decreased libido and sexual function. Wang Yuying said that the characteristics of this type of patient are high pressure in life and work, frequent staying up late, irregular lifestyle and rest, and all indicators checked in the hospital are normal. Such people actually have disordered immune functions. Western medicine calls it "chronic fatigue syndrome". Chinese medicine diagnosis often includes liver depression, qi stagnation, qi deficiency, blood stasis, and a mixture of deficiency and excess.

From the above introduction, it can be seen that the reasons for the symptoms of lack of energy and lack of strength can be big or small. It is recommended that friends who have such symptoms should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, find out the reasons and have regular physical examinations in the future. They should also pay attention to their diet. A regular life is the most basic foundation for a healthy body.