Fatigue: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatments of fatigue in a simple question-and-answer format.
Inside, you will learn what fatigue is, the difference between physical and mental fatigue, and how they can occur together. The book describes common causes such as poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive sleep, anemia, menopause, pneumonia, narcolepsy, arrhythmia, asthma, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and certain medications.
It also covers how conditions like diabetes, arthritis, emphysema, COPD, fibromyalgia, Addison’s disease, thyroid disorders, heart failure, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, and infections contribute to fatigue. Signs and symptoms such as dizziness, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, slow reflexes, vision problems, irritability, and gastrointestinal issues are also explained.
The book outlines diagnostic approaches, including medical history, physical exams, blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies. Treatment methods are discussed, including hydration, balanced diet, regular exercise, rest, stress reduction, and avoiding excessive alcohol, caffeine, and smoking.
This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand fatigue, its causes, and ways to manage it in a direct style.