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One possible explanation for someone being tired even after a long time sleeping is sleep apnea, diagnosis usually involves a sleep study.
There are many other causes of fatigue. Here is information directly quoted from the Mayo Clinic:
Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff
Taking a quick inventory of the things that might be responsible for your fatigue is the first step toward relief. Three general areas cause most cases of fatigue:
* Lifestyle problems. Feelings of fatigue often have an obvious cause, such as sleep deprivation, overwork or unhealthy habits.
* Psychological problems. Fatigue is a common symptom of mental health problems, such as depression and grief, and may be accompanied by other signs and symptoms, including irritability and lack of motivation.
* Medical problems. Unrelenting exhaustion may be a sign of an underlying illness, such as a thyroid disorder, heart disease or diabetes.
Common causes of fatigue include:
* Acute liver failure
* Alcohol use or abuse
* Anemia
* Anxiety
* Caffeine use
* Cancer
* Chronic fatigue syndrome
* COPD
* Depression (major depression)
* Emphysema
* Excessive physical activity
* Grief
* Heart disease
* Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
* Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
* Inactivity
* Kidney failure, chronic
* Lack of sleep
* Medications, such as antihistamines, cough and cold remedies, prescription pain medications, heart medications, blood pressure medications, and some antidepressants
* Obesity
* Pregnancy
* Recovery from major surgery
* Restless legs syndrome
* Sleep apnea
* Stress
* Type 1 diabetes
* Type 2 diabetes
* Unhealthy eating habits
One possible explanation for someone being tired even after a long time sleeping is sleep apnea, diagnosis usually involves a sleep study.
There are many other causes of fatigue. Here is information directly quoted from the Mayo Clinic:
Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff
Taking a quick inventory of the things that might be responsible for your fatigue is the first step toward relief. Three general areas cause most cases of fatigue:
* Lifestyle problems. Feelings of fatigue often have an obvious cause, such as sleep deprivation, overwork or unhealthy habits.
* Psychological problems. Fatigue is a common symptom of mental health problems, such as depression and grief, and may be accompanied by other signs and symptoms, including irritability and lack of motivation.
* Medical problems. Unrelenting exhaustion may be a sign of an underlying illness, such as a thyroid disorder, heart disease or diabetes.
Common causes of fatigue include:
* Acute liver failure
* Alcohol use or abuse
* Anemia
* Anxiety
* Caffeine use
* Cancer
* Chronic fatigue syndrome
* COPD
* Depression (major depression)
* Emphysema
* Excessive physical activity
* Grief
* Heart disease
* Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
* Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
* Inactivity
* Kidney failure, chronic
* Lack of sleep
* Medications, such as antihistamines, cough and cold remedies, prescription pain medications, heart medications, blood pressure medications, and some antidepressants
* Obesity
* Pregnancy
* Recovery from major surgery
* Restless legs syndrome
* Sleep apnea
* Stress
* Type 1 diabetes
* Type 2 diabetes
* Unhealthy eating habits
source(s):
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fatigue/MY00120/DSECTION=causes
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fatigue/MY00120/DSECTION=causes
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm
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