Sudden extreme tiredness: These 3 causes can be to blame
1. Nutrient Deficiency
A healthy, nutritious diet forms the basis for a fit, energetic body – because our body needs vitamins and minerals to function properly. For this reason, a nutrient deficiency can cause severe tiredness, in particular a lack of iron, vitamin B12, folic acid or vitamin D can be responsible for the symptoms. So if the tiredness persists despite getting enough sleep or keeps coming back, you should seek medical advice and have a blood test done.
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2. Allergies
Allergies can have a major impact on the lives of those affected – complaints such as breathing problems, runny nose or itching are sometimes the order of the day for allergy sufferers. A typical symptom that can occur with hay fever, for example, is severe tiredness. The reason? The body’s inflammatory response to allergens makes us tired. On top of that, medicines once morest the allergy, so-called antihistamines, can make you tired.
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3. Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which sufferers repeatedly stop breathing at night while sleeping. This is caused, for example, by excessive alcohol consumption, impaired nasal breathing or being overweight. The disease sometimes manifests itself through noisy sleeping at night and during the day through tiredness and difficulty concentrating. See your doctor or health care professional if you suspect you have sleep apnea.
Get medical advice
In rarer cases, the extreme tiredness can also be caused by an illness such as an underactive thyroid gland or cancer. If the symptoms persist, you should definitely seek medical advice to rule out serious causes.
