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What Causes Tiredness And Lethargy After Recovering From Viral Infection?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Apr 2017
Question: Feel slot better but have no energy. Being down for three weeks really made me weak. It just takes longer to bounce back the older I get. 72.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get your thyroid levels checked

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have suffered from a viral infection earlier this month. It is not unusual to feel a sense of tiredness and lethargy continue for a while. However, low thyroid levels could also give rise to such a presentation. I would insist you to get your thyroid profile checked. Based on the reports further interventions can be planned.

I would insist you to take Vitamin E supplements like Evion 400 once daily for the next couple of weeks. Take paracetamol or acetaminophen if you feel malaise or body ache/tiredness. It will help you to bounce back.

I will wait for your response.

Regards
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What Causes Tiredness And Lethargy After Recovering From Viral Infection?

Brief Answer: Get your thyroid levels checked Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have suffered from a viral infection earlier this month. It is not unusual to feel a sense of tiredness and lethargy continue for a while. However, low thyroid levels could also give rise to such a presentation. I would insist you to get your thyroid profile checked. Based on the reports further interventions can be planned. I would insist you to take Vitamin E supplements like Evion 400 once daily for the next couple of weeks. Take paracetamol or acetaminophen if you feel malaise or body ache/tiredness. It will help you to bounce back. I will wait for your response. Regards