Fatigue

Chronic fatigue can diminish your quality of life and prevent you from enjoying your favorite activities. Mechelle Kennedy, NP-C, at Adaptations Wellness, a functional medicine clinic in Spring Branch, Texas, can find the root cause of your fatigue and treat your condition to boost energy levels. Call the office for an appointment or book one online today. 

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is the feeling of being tired. You might experience it because of a health problem or certain lifestyle habits. 

While nearly everyone develops fatigue from time to time, if you experience severe or long-lasting fatigue and want answers, see Mechelle for an evaluation. 

What are common causes of fatigue?

Many times fatigue results because of unhealthy lifestyle habits or medical conditions. Potential causes include:

• Nutritional deficiencies
• Poor dietary habits
• Hormone imbalance
• Lack of sleep
• Pregnancy
• Dehydration
• Not enough or too much exercise
• Overweight or obesity
• Alcohol or drug use
• Too much physical activity
• Some medications
• Diabetes, cancer, or heart disease
• Kidney or liver problems
• Other chronic diseases
• Illnesses
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Stress, anxiety, or depression

Finding the cause of fatigue allows Adaptations Wellness to properly treat it, maximize your quality of life, and reduce the risk of potentially serious medical problems. 

How does my provider diagnose the cause of fatigue?

To diagnose the root cause of fatigue and develop an effective treatment, your provider will discuss lifestyle habits such as alcohol consumption, drug use, sleep habits, and diet.  They ask questions about your medications, personal and family history of disease, and symptoms you may have.

Diagnostic testing may include blood tests, stool tests, urine tests, allergy testing, heart function tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. 

What are the treatment options for fatigue?

Depending on what’s causing your fatigue, Adaptations Wellness may recommend you try:

• Weight loss
• Diet, exercise, or sleep changes
• Dietary supplements
• IV vitamin and hydration therapy
• Vitamin B12 injections
• Alternative medicine

Mechelle personalizes fatigue treatments to give you the best outcome and increased energy. She partners with you through your health journey, and can refer you to a specialist if you have a serious or complex medical problem.

Don’t live with fatigue when you don’t have to. Schedule an appointment with Adaptations Wellness by phone or online today for relief.