Irritability and extreme fatigue
When the virus from the fly enters the body of the sick person, they will feel extremely uncomfortable and tired. Fever, severe headache, irritability, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle and joint pain are common symptoms of sleeping sickness. Some people develop skin rashes. Progressive confusion, personality changes, and other neurological problems occur after the infection invades the central nervous system. Symptoms usually appear within 1 to 3 weeks of an infected bite.
Fatigue is a constant feeling of tiredness or weakness and can be physical, mental, or a combination of both. Fatigue is not just being tired or sleepy. Besides fatigue, the patient is often irritable due to the virus affecting health. Tired people feel so exhausted that exhaustion disrupts their daily lives. If left untreated, the infection gets worse and death occurs within a few months. By understanding the difference between irritability and other factors that cause fatigue, you can find the right treatment and start feeling energized again.