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What Causes Tiredness And Weakness After Doing Strenuous Physical Activity?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015
Question: Hello. So the past couple of days i have been feeling really tired. Today i feel tired and my body is weak, like i cant even get out of bed. I have been working out for two weeks straights and i have never worked out that much before. Could that be why i an so weak?
I also think i am mildly lacrosentolerant because i feel like everytime i have dairy my stomach hurts but i couls be wrong. Can that be making me feel week?
I also just ended my period 4 days ago, so can the hormones be causing this?
What can i do to get some energy? Is it serious?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query.

Most likely the cause of your tiredness is strenuous physical activity.Being on period has made the things worse.
It is possible that you are Lactose intolerance if you experience symptoms of stomach discomfort ,abdominal cramps, bloating,diarrhea,nausea after eating diary products.It is unlikely for lactose intolerance to cause extreme fatigue.
If you experience moderate to severe symptoms of lactose intolerance,you should avoid diary products.

I would suggest to rest and avoid hard exercises for some days.
Eat healthy foods mostly vegetables,fruits and drink plenty of water.Try to sleep at least 7-8 hours at night .
You don't need to worry.You may just need some rest to feel better.

If you don't feel better soon ,you may need to consult a physician and get examined.
You may need to run some tests to exclude common causes for tiredness and fatigue:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia.
-Blood sugar
-Thyroid function tests to exclude hypothyroidism.


Hope it helps .
Let me know if you have any other question.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 hour later)
Thank you! Also what is wrong with my fingers. I work in a food industry store that involves a lot of dish washing. What can i do to help? They itch like crazy sometimes andhurt a lot
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

I apologize for the delay in answering your questions.

If you experience small vesicles with fluids on the side of your fingers that itch terribly,that lass some days and then dry up leaving this dry skin , most likely it is a condition called Dyshidrotic Eczema.
High humidity and the contact with detergents can trigger the symptoms.

If you don't have these small blisters but just dry itchy skin ,most likely it is a skin condition called irritant contact dermatitis .The most common cause is frequent hand washing ,soap and detergents that irritate the skin and cause inflammation.

Cold water and cold compresses can improve the itching.
You should avoid the contact with detergents (you can use gloves when wash dishes).
Try to keep your hands always moisturized and use emollients like white petrolatum, Eucerin.
If the itching is persistent and severe you can use topical antipruritics with pramoxine (pramoxine topical cream).
You can also use a mild topical corticosteroid like Hydrocortizone for short periods of time.

Hope it helps.
Take care.

Dr.Rovena

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (25 hours later)
Also, i am scared i might be pregnant bc i have been feeling so fatigue(no other symptoms) i am a virgin but my boyfriend and i were playing around a couple days after my period and he came close to my vagina. Could i be? He didnt go inside though.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
pregnancy is not likely,

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Pregnancy is lees likely.If there was no penetration and there was no sperm inside your vagina,there is no way to be pregnant.
There are many causes for feeling tired and this isn't a reason to suspect pregnancy.

Try to relax and not to think about it.Pregnancy is not possible.

Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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What Causes Tiredness And Weakness After Doing Strenuous Physical Activity?

Brief Answer: detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello , Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I read carefully your query. Most likely the cause of your tiredness is strenuous physical activity.Being on period has made the things worse. It is possible that you are Lactose intolerance if you experience symptoms of stomach discomfort ,abdominal cramps, bloating,diarrhea,nausea after eating diary products.It is unlikely for lactose intolerance to cause extreme fatigue. If you experience moderate to severe symptoms of lactose intolerance,you should avoid diary products. I would suggest to rest and avoid hard exercises for some days. Eat healthy foods mostly vegetables,fruits and drink plenty of water.Try to sleep at least 7-8 hours at night . You don't need to worry.You may just need some rest to feel better. If you don't feel better soon ,you may need to consult a physician and get examined. You may need to run some tests to exclude common causes for tiredness and fatigue: -Complete blood count to exclude anemia. -Blood sugar -Thyroid function tests to exclude hypothyroidism. Hope it helps . Let me know if you have any other question. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati