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Why Am I Currently Experiencing Profound Fatigue, Headache, Sleeplessness, Concentration Difficulty And Joint And Muscle Pain All Over?
Question: CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROFOUND FATIGUE WITH HEADACHE, ALL OVER MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN, LACK OF SLEEP, AND DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING. NOT SURE HOW TO PROCEED. HAS LASTED ABOUT A WEEK NOW.
Brief Answer:
Detailed evaluation is needed. possibilities are given
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The symptom complex you have mentioned could not attributed to a single disease or diagnosis.
The possibilities are listed.
1. Depression.
Minor forms of depression is quite common in elderly and is characterised by insomnia, poor concentration, and lack of energy.
2. Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which is also present like these.
3. Thyroid disorders.
Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can present with fatigue and altered sleeping patterns.
Other conditions like insomnia and anxiety disorders can also give a similar clinical picture.
As of now take healthy diet. Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. You can also try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation. Get a thyroid function test and check whether hormonal status is fine or not.
If symptoms persist despite all these consult a physician and get evaluated.
Detailed evaluation is needed. possibilities are given
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The symptom complex you have mentioned could not attributed to a single disease or diagnosis.
The possibilities are listed.
1. Depression.
Minor forms of depression is quite common in elderly and is characterised by insomnia, poor concentration, and lack of energy.
2. Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which is also present like these.
3. Thyroid disorders.
Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can present with fatigue and altered sleeping patterns.
Other conditions like insomnia and anxiety disorders can also give a similar clinical picture.
As of now take healthy diet. Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. You can also try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation. Get a thyroid function test and check whether hormonal status is fine or not.
If symptoms persist despite all these consult a physician and get evaluated.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I FORGOT TO ADD THAT I'VE BEEN VERY IRRITABLE LATELY. VERY HARD TO CONTROL. ALSO, WEIGHT IS MOSTLY STEADY AND A1C WAS RECENTLY AT 5.7 EVEN THOUGH I HAD RUN OUT OF MEDS ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS BEFORE BLOOD WORK.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Brief Answer:
Fovours the diagnosis of depression
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.
Absence of loss of weight favours the diagnosis of depression. If the symptoms are due to any chronic conditions or underlying cancer there will be profound loss of weight.
Thanks
Fovours the diagnosis of depression
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.
Absence of loss of weight favours the diagnosis of depression. If the symptoms are due to any chronic conditions or underlying cancer there will be profound loss of weight.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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