Читать книгу Why Am I So Tired?: Is your thyroid making you ill? - Литагент HarperCollins USD, Martin Budd N.D. D.O. - Страница 10

‘Why am I so tired?’ is a question many of you may have asked your doctor or health practitioner. We all feel tired after exercise or a hard day at work — but the constant exhaustion which may lead you to consult a professional is entirely different. This type of tiredness is all-consuming. You may feel completely drained no matter how little physical or mental effort you may have made during the day. You do not even feel better after a good night’s sleep, in fact you may feel worse. This constant fatigue may leave you depressed and anxious, it occupies your mind and embraces your body leaving you confused as to what is wrong with you.

Fatigue is the second commonest symptom that affects mankind — the commonest symptom being pain — and is also the most frequent symptom of mild hypothyroidism. As outlined in this book, the diagnosis and treatment of this frequently missed problem is an important first step in treating many very tired patients.

Fatigue itself cannot be treated effectively. In fact any attempt to rev up the body’s energy production is usually doomed to failure. Vitamin and mineral injections and nutritional tonics may be temporarily supportive, but for lasting relief it is essential to uncover and treat the cause, or causes, of your fatigue.