Slideshow: Causes of Fatigue and Sleepiness and How to Fight Them
Always Tired? 항상 피로 한가?
미국 웹엠디에서 피로원인이 되는 14가지를 열거하고 있어요
외국자료들을 살펴보면 피로의 원인에 항상 '갑상선'기능을 중요시 한다는 점입니다.
그리고 요로감염,또는 방광염이 피로의 원인이 된다는것도 흥미롭네요
나에게도 해당 사항이 없는지 체크해보세요^^
Top causes of fatigue and how to fight them.
피로의 원인이 되는 14가지 현상^^
1: 수면부족 Not Enough Sleep
It may seem obvious but you could be getting too little sleep.
That can negatively affect your concentration and health. Adults should get seven to eight hours every night.
2: 무호흡수면 Sleep Apnea
Some people think they're sleeping enough, but sleep apnea gets in the way. It briefly stops your breathing throughout the night. Each interruption wakes you for a moment, but you may not be aware of it. The result: you’re sleep-deprived despite spending eight hours in bed. Your doctor may order a sleep study to check for this.
3: 음식섭취 부족 Not Enough Fuel
Eating too little causes fatigue, but eating the wrong foods can also be a problem. Eating a balanced diet helps keep your blood sugar in a normal range and prevents that sluggish feeling when your blood sugar drops.
4: 빈혈 Anemia
Anemia is one of the leading causes of fatigue in women. Menstrual blood loss can cause an iron deficiency, putting women at risk. Red blood cells (shown here) are needed because they carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.
5: 우울증 Depression
You may think of depression as an emotional disorder, but it contributes to many physical symptoms as well. Fatigue, headaches, and loss of appetite are among the most common symptoms. If you feel tired and "down" for more than a few of weeks, see your doctor.
6: 갑상선기능 저하 Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a small gland at the base of your neck. It controls your metabolism, the speed at which your body converts fuel into energy. When the gland is underactive and the metabolism functions too slowly, you may feel sluggish and put on weight.
7: 카페인 많이 섭취 Caffeine Overload
Caffeine can improve alertness and concentration in moderate doses. But too much can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and jitteriness. And research indicates too much actually causes fatigue in some people.
8: 요로감염 Hidden UTI
If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you're probably familiar with the burning pain and sense of urgency. But the infection does not always announce itself with such obvious symptoms. In some cases, fatigue may be the only sign. A urine test can quickly confirm a UTI.
9: 당뇨병 Diabetes
In people with diabetes, abnormally high levels of sugar remain in the bloodstream instead of entering the body's cells, where it would be converted into energy. The result is a body that runs out of steam despite having enough to eat. If you have persistent, unexplained fatigue, ask your doctor about being tested for diabetes.
10: 탈수증 Dehydration
Your fatigue can be a sign of dehydration. Whether you're working out or working a desk job, your body needs water to work well and keep cool. If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
11: 심장병 Heart Disease
When fatigue strikes during everyday activities, such as cleaning the house or weeding the yard, it can be a sign that your heart is no longer up to the job. If you notice it's becoming increasingly difficult to finish tasks that were once easy, talk to your doctor about heart disease.
12: 교대근무 수면장애 Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Working nights or rotating shifts can disrupt your internal clock. You may feel tired when you need to be awake. And you may have trouble sleeping during the day.
13: Food Allergies
Some doctors believe hidden food allergies can make you sleepy. If your fatigue intensifies after meals, you could have a mild intolerance to something you're eating -- not enough to cause itching or hives, just enough to make you tired.
14: 만성피로증후군& 결합조직염 CFS and Fibromyalgia
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