Named an unexpected reason for what increased fatigue may indicate

Fatigue in thyroid diseases can completely deprive a person of normal life, doctors warn. This was reported by Dr. Kamilya Tabeeva, a leading endocrinologist and specialist in preventive and anti-age medicine at the prestigious European Medical Center (EMC) in an interview with international media.

According to the expert, thyroid disorders can cause critical exhaustion of the body.

"In our clinical practice, we regularly observe a characteristic symptom complex: pronounced drowsiness, weakness, energy deficit, memory problems, and tissue swelling. Fatigue is indeed a common symptom of thyroid pathologies. However, patients often mistakenly associate these manifestations with external factors - intensive work schedules, seasonal changes, stressful situations, or improper nutrition. Many postpone visiting a specialist, hoping for spontaneous resolution of the problem. In reality, for a significant number of patients, fatigue caused by thyroid diseases is so pronounced that it seriously impedes normal life activity. When there is a significant decrease in quality of life, patients finally seek medical help. It is then that it becomes clear that the root cause of their debilitating fatigue is hypothyroidism - reduced functional activity of the thyroid gland," explained Dr. Tabeeva.

The specialist notes that not only a deficiency but also an excess of thyroid hormones - thyrotoxicosis - can cause weakness. In this case, patients also suffer from rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, and rapid weight loss.

The endocrinologist emphasizes that fatigue in thyroid diseases has characteristic differences from ordinary tiredness.

"Such pathological fatigue can reach an extreme degree of severity - some patients describe a condition when they literally cannot lift their head from the pillow. Many note an increase in sleep duration, which, nevertheless, does not bring a feeling of rest - a sense of being broken persists. There is a pronounced energy deficit for physical activity, morning rising and starting the day become a real challenge. Additionally, emotional lability with frequent episodes of tearfulness may join. If you previously had high energy potential but then noticed negative dynamics, this is a serious reason to consult an endocrinologist. After conducting a laboratory blood test, the specialist will be able to accurately determine whether your condition is related to thyroid dysfunction. This way, the presence of endocrine pathology can be verified or excluded. It is extremely not recommended to engage in self-diagnosis and independently look for causes of asthenic syndrome. If this condition significantly reduces your quality of life, professional medical correction is necessary," concluded the expert.