You may be slowly exhausted from the fatigue that you can't shake off
2024-11-27
Have you ever been trapped in a situation where physical fatigue seems like a bottomless pit, and no matter how much rest you take, it's useless? Do you still experience memory loss, difficulty concentrating, muscle and joint pain, headaches, poor sleep... If so, then you may be struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome. There is a type of fatigue called "chronic fatigue syndrome" (CFS), which refers to a syndrome characterized by extreme fatigue without organic lesions and recurrent episodes. Patients often experience weakness, fatigue, poor sleep quality, cognitive decline, and a series of physical symptoms, such as recurrent itching, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, depression, anxiety, etc. According to statistics, the prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome ranges from 0.68% to 1.40%, with the majority of patients aged between 40 and 60 years old. Adult women are more common than adult men, and mental workers are more common than physical workers. be careful! This is not an insignificant illness. If it is not taken seriously and adjusted in a timely manner, "small problems" may lead to health problems, posing a threat to our physical and mental health, and even life safety. The consequences of fatigue are very serious! Fatigue is not only the direct cause of death from overwork, but also the initiator of many diseases, from colds to cancer, all of which can occur due to fatigue. This kind of fatigue is pathological fatigue. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition, and perhaps you are already "tired" of it without realizing it. Below we will teach you how to distinguish between ordinary "fatigue" and pathological "fatigue". The occasional feeling of fatigue that occurs from ordinary fatigue, such as after overtime or staying up late, can be restored to its original state by stopping to rest or taking a nap, and this situation has little impact on life. Sick fatigue only occurs after doing a small amount of activity, and the body feels tired. Even with normal rest, it still cannot be relieved. Who is more easily 'tired' by it? In China, slow fatigue is a disease that generally occurs in first tier cities. Its main characteristic is a prolonged feeling of fatigue, which makes people feel physically and mentally exhausted. No matter how you rest, this feeling of fatigue always accompanies you and is difficult to shake off. Why do good people suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome? Nowadays, the pace of life is fast, and many people have high work pressure. They often work overtime and continue to work for a long time without rest, which can make them feel tired. However, many people's tiredness is also related to their bad lifestyle, such as taking drugs at will (including sedatives, laxatives, etc.), eating irregularly, eating unhealthy, dieting to lose weight, resulting in low calorie intake, infectious diseases, frequent smoking, poor intestines and stomach, malnutrition caused by cancer, low immunity, inactivity, negative mentality and other factors, which may lead to chronic fatigue syndrome. Let's do a simple quiz to help you identify fatigue. Please read the following questions carefully and answer 'yes' or' no '. Do you experience symptoms such as memory loss and lack of concentration? Do you often feel muscle soreness? 3. Do you experience joint pain without redness or swelling? 4. Do you experience sleep disorders where your energy cannot be restored after sleep? 5. Have you experienced any new headaches? Do you have symptoms of swollen lymph nodes? Do you often feel discomfort in your throat, such as sore or dry throat? Do you often feel physically or mentally uncomfortable for 24 consecutive hours after physical or mental labor? Excluding other diseases, if fatigue persists for 6 months or more and you answer "yes" to more than 4 questions, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome. At this time, it is best to seek help from a doctor at the hospital. Pay attention to the body's distress signals. Chronic fatigue syndrome may also present digestive system problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome; The body is very sensitive to cold and prone to sweating; Shortness of breath; Irregular heartbeat; Allergies to certain foods, odors, chemicals, light, or noise. The existence of chronic fatigue syndrome indicates that our immune system is malfunctioning and may even make us more susceptible to cancer. In addition, if there are other uncomfortable feelings in the body, such as chest tightness, jaundice, or unexplained weight loss, it is important to pay more attention at this time. These symptoms may be caused by liver disease, cardiovascular disease, etc. If they occur frequently, it is best to go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner and not take them lightly. This can restore vitality. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a self limiting disease, and many people can recover within two weeks with their own immunity without any treatment. The best advice a doctor can offer you is to rest and reduce stress as much as possible. Firstly, observe your activity and sleep patterns to understand how fatigue affects you! Then set goals to make your life happier and more balanced! A balanced lifestyle that combines learning, work, and relaxation, avoiding overwork and stress, and maintaining good sleep and eating habits. Moderate physical exercise: Regular moderate exercise can harmonize the body and mind, promote brain development and metabolism of important organs, help alleviate physical and mental fatigue, and maintain a healthy state of the body. No matter how busy you are with work, it is recommended to set aside half an hour of exercise every day, such as walking, jogging, fitness, yoga, etc; Change the soil and prune the potted plants during lunch break; On weekends, use the time to sleep in and climb mountains. A balanced diet with balanced nutrition can enhance the function of the immune system and accelerate recovery. It is recommended to consume foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as fish, meat, eggs, milk, beans, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Meanwhile, controlling dietary intake can also help alleviate the burden on the body. Adequate rest and high-quality sleep are key to relieving fatigue. Try to improve sleep quality by improving the sleeping environment, relaxing the body and mind, and other methods. Overcoming useless thinking patterns and maintaining good social relationships can provide us with emotional support, thereby reducing fatigue. Exposure to sunlight can also promote the body to produce more energy and help alleviate fatigue symptoms. Self rescue is not a guarantee for hospitals. If there is no improvement through self rescue, seek timely diagnosis and treatment at the hospital and seek targeted syndrome treatment. You can go to the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Specialist Clinic or Preventive Health Care Department for treatment. If the hospital does not have a specific specialist department, you can go to the department where the symptoms are obvious. The doctor will help you screen, exclude organic lesions first, and then conduct laboratory tests and adjustments. To identify these issues, doctors may perform tests such as blood routine, inflammatory markers, body chemistry, and thyroid function tests. If there is suspicion of other diseases causing these symptoms, chest X-rays, rheumatoid factors, and anti nuclear antibody tests may also be necessary. The doctor will prescribe medication based on the patient's relevant symptoms, such as drugs to reduce pain, discomfort, and fever, drugs to treat anxiety, drugs to treat depression, etc. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture and moxibustion and Chinese medicine can help patients gradually get rid of fatigue. In addition, methods such as yoga, meditation, massage therapy, and deep breathing exercises can adjust one's mindset, reduce stress and anxiety. (Xinhua News Agency) Text/Song Ying (Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University)
Edit：Chen Jie Responsible editor：Li Ling
Source：Beijing Youth Daily
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