Fatigue persists despite the exclusion of disease - what should I look for?

If a disease cause for fatigue has been ruled out, it is worth paying attention to how our body functions over the course of days, weeks and months. Particular attention should be paid to:

Sleep- if you notice that you still feel tired despite long (7 to 8 hours a night), restful, uninterrupted sleep, it may be that some other problem is the cause.
Nutrition - it is worth paying attention to your diet, i.e. eating a healthy and regular diet. Very often, when we feel tired, we reach for large amounts of coffee, Coke, Pepsi and other stimulants, which has the opposite effect, as does poor nutrition, which usually causes food intolerances. This is very often the cause of chronic, unremitting fatigue and lethargy.
Another important issue is anaemia. It is worth doing basic blood tests. Anaemia is very often accompanied by dizziness, nausea, feeling cold and irritability. To confirm the diagnosis of anaemia, a blood test should be carried out.
It is also worth paying attention to hyperthyroidism, especially if you notice that you are increasingly depressed, have no strength, everything hurts and you are sleepy. Laboratory tests are necessary as the thyroid may be hypothyroid or have a slowed metabolism. The levels of the hormones TSH, T3, T4 are tested in the blood.
Our heart condition. If you feel tired all the time when doing simple household tasks (vacuuming, dusting, gardening, window cleaning, etc.), this may be a sign that your heart is not working properly. See your doctor as soon as possible.

What is excessive sleepiness, or hypersomnia?

Hypersomnia, or chronic excessive sleepiness, is a medical condition that makes it very difficult to function normally. When dealing with it over a very long period of time, we should see a doctor in order to eliminate its pathological causes, which include: sleep apnoea, anaemia, diabetes, hypotension, hypothyroidism, depression, brain tumours, alcoholism, snoring, viral and bacterial infections and others. If excessive sleepiness does not have a medical cause, you should take care of your health, get regular sleep and drastically change your lifestyle and diet.

Home remedies to combat excessive sleepiness and fatigue

• Before deciding to use medication, it is worth trying out your own home remedies to combat excessive sleepiness and fatigue.
• Start the day with a healthy and complete breakfast (the meal should contain the right proportions of proteins and carbohydrates).
• It is worth remembering to have a light meal at midday, e.g. soup, salad and fruit.
• After lunch, take a short walk or rest for about 20 minutes.
• Plan your day to avoid unnecessary stress and frustration.
• Positive thinking and a positive attitude to the world largely determine the degree of fatigue and sleepiness.
• After a hard day, it is a good idea to relax, e.g. read a good book, go to the sauna, have a bath with essential oils and candles, get a massage or go for a short walk.
• Regular physical activity is highly recommended at any age.
• For older people, an afternoon nap is recommended (no more than one hour, always at the same time of day).
• It is worth remembering to avoid all types of stimulants - alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, too much caffeine and others.
• Excessive weight should be shed.
• Regular, hydration of the body.

The most important thing in all this, however, is to watch and listen to your own body! If you cannot cope with the problem, go to the doctor and do not wait for the problem to go away on its own.