Fatigue Wellness Assessment
What is fatigue?
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired.
It is the persistent state of exhaustion, burn out or lack of energy which can affect both the body and mind.
Symptoms of fatigue
Persistent tiredness or exhaustion
Difficulty in focusing
Irritability or moodiness
Headaches
Changes in appetite
Frequent yawning or difficulty staying awake during the day
What can contribute to fatigue?
Fatigue can be influenced by a variety of factors such as
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking and irregular sleep patterns.
- Medical conditions such as anaemia, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome or other infections.
- Poor nutritional diet.
Fatigue wellness assessment
The fatigue wellness assessment comprises of:
- A consultation with our doctor aimed at comprehending your fatigue, its effects on your daily life, and identifying ways to alleviate your symptoms.
- Investigate potential nutritional factors contributing to inflammation and fatigue, such as lactose or fructose intolerance.
- Engage in conversations about how your gut health can influence both your energy levels and general well-being.
What can I find out from a fatigue screening?
A fatigue screening aims to investigate potential underlying causes of fatigue by examining various factors through blood testing.
This test can also reveal the following:
- Anaemia
- Iron deficiency
- Inflammation
- Kidney dysfunction
- Liver dysfunction
- Low in vitamin D or B12
- Deficiencies in folate
- Ferritin levels
- Thyroid levels
Our Kidney Specialist
Dr Behram Khan
Consultant Kidney Specialist
MBBS, MD, ABIM (Neph/IM), FAMS
Book an Appointment Now!
For a fatigue wellness assessment, make an appointment with Dr Behram Khan today.