Often Free And Sleepy? Beware Of These 7 Health Conditions

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JAKARTA - Feeling tired and sleepy is only natural if you stay up late or work too hard. But if this condition often occurs, even after getting enough sleep and rest, it could be a sign that there are certain health problems.

Here are 7 possible causes of frequent fatigue and sleepiness that need to be watched out for, as reported by the WebMD page.

1. Anemia

Anemia occurs when the body lacks red blood cells that function to carry oxygen. As a result, the body becomes easily weak, dizzy, and tired quickly.

Symptoms of anemia are pale skin, often feeling cold, shortness of breath. The solution is blood tests, consumption of iron-rich foods (red meat, spinach, broccoli), or supplements when needed.

2. Sleep Disorder (sleep Apnea, Insomnia, and so on)

If you wake up often not fresh even though you have been sleeping for a long time, there could be sleep disturbances. Sleep apnea, for example, makes breathing stop for a moment while while sleeping so that the quality of sleep is disturbed.

Another symptom is loud snoring, falling asleep easily during the day, difficult to focus on. The solution is to consult a doctor, take care of your weight, schedule sleep, and avoid caffeine before bed.

3. Diabetes

Uncontrolled blood sugar makes it difficult for the body to turn food into energy. As a result, diabetics often feel tired, thirsty, and overwhelmed.

Symptoms are frequent urination, weight loss for no apparent reason. The solution is to check blood sugar levels, regulate healthy eating patterns, exercise regularly, and follow the doctor's treatment.

4. Depression or Anxiety Disorder

Mental health problems can also affect the body's energy. Depression makes a person lose motivation, has difficulty sleeping, and eventually gets tired easily. Symptoms are prolonged sad, feeling worthless, difficult to concentrate. The solution, consultation with a professional (psychologist/psychiater), therapy, or use of drugs when needed.

5. Tiroid disorder (Hipotiroid)

thyroid glands regulate the body's metabolism. If the thyroid hormone is too low (hypothyroid), the body becomes slow, feels weak, and weight is easy to rise. Symptoms are easy to catch, dry skin, hair loss, mild depression. The solution is blood tests T3 and T4, then hormone therapy according to the doctor's advice.

6. Heart disease

If you take the stairs for a moment, you feel very tired, it could be a heart sign that doesn't work optimally. A weak heart cannot pump blood properly, so the body lacks energy. Symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in the leg. The solution immediately goes to the doctor if the fatigue feels unnatural and is accompanied by heart symptoms.

7. Allergy or Food Intolerance

Some people feel very sleepy after eating certain foods. This can be a sign of allergies or food intolerance, such as gluten or lactose. Symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating, itchy skin. The solution is to record trigger foods, try an elimination diet, and do an allergic test when necessary.

If fatigue and sleepiness interfere with daily activities, don't take it lightly. Especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, heavy dizziness, or weight dropping drastically.

Doctors can help find definite causes through physical examination, blood tests, or other supporting tests, then provide proper treatment.