Tiredness (fatigue)

Everybody occasionally experiences fatigue. Feeling extremely overtired is fatigue. Fatigue makes it hard to get up in the morning, go to work, do your usual activities and make it through your day. Whether you relax or sleep, you can wake up with a strong desire to sleep and not feel rested. Fatigue can be brought on by a wide variety of illnesses, disorders, treatments, and lifestyle habits. There are two types of fatigue: chronic and temporary (lasting six months or more). If you are experiencing fatigue and other symptoms as listed above, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Consult your doctor if your weariness doesn't go away with adequate rest and nourishment or if you think it might be brought on by a physical or mental health condition. They can work with you to identify the root of your exhaustion and address it. Your doctor can request some tests if they think you have an underlying medical disease that is the root of your fatigue. They might, for instance, request blood or urine tests.