Other causes of fatigue

Tiredness may result from a variety of other problems. It's important to understand that there could be a number of things causing your exhaustion.

Other typical causes of fatigue include the following:

• Drug and alcohol dependence: People who are dependent on drugs or alcohol are more likely to feel tired, according to research.
• Shift work: Working shifts disrupt your sleep and may make you tired. Sleep specialists predict that between 2 and 5% of all shift workers suffer from a sleep problem that is characterized by excessive daytime drowsiness or irregular sleep patterns lasting one or more months.
• Certain medications: Some medications, such as steroids, blood pressure medications and antidepressants, are associated with unpleasant side effects such as increased tiredness and insomnia.
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