Fatigue

What causes fatigue?

Many people feel run down due to a busy lifestyle or lack of sleep. However, fatigue can also be a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder, including:

• Infection
• Hormonal imbalance
• Nutritional deficiency
• Inflammatory disease
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Food allergy

If you often feel weak or exhausted, a medical condition may be to blame. Our providers at Salem Wellness Clinic can evaluate your symptoms and determine the cause of your fatigue.

How is fatigue treated?

Treatment for your fatigue will depend on the underlying cause of your symptoms. Many medical conditions have similar symptoms, which is why our providers may need to perform several tests to find out which condition is responsible for your fatigue.

If your fatigue is due to an illness or disorder, treatment options can vary. Prescription medications are sometimes needed to correct a hormonal imbalance or clear up an infection. Other treatments, like dietary supplements or psychological counseling, may also be a viable solution.

Lifestyle factors, including a poor diet, lack of exercise, or unhealthy sleep habits, often contribute to fatigue. Improving your diet and adopting a healthier lifestyle can give you a boost of energy and improve your overall wellbeing.

How can Salem Wellness Clinic Providers help with fatigue?

The human body is a complex machine, and many medical conditions affect several different body systems. Fatigue can be a sign that these systems aren't working as well as they should. Naturopathic medicine works to get your health back on track.

Unlike many conventional doctors, Dr. Rodriguez and Rebecca Kelly, FNP don’t simply write a prescription and usher you out the door. Instead, naturopathic physicians like Dr. Rodriguez and Family Nurse Practitioners like Rebecca Kelly, FNP take as much time as they need to determine the exact cause of your symptoms.

At Salem Wellness Clinic, Dr. Rodriguez and Rebecca Kelly, FNP carefully interviews each patient and thoroughly reviews your medical history, lifestyle, and current symptoms. Next, they create an individualized treatment plan that supports your body's natural healing processes.

Throughout treatment, Dr. Rodriguez and Rebecca Kelly, FNP continue to work closely with you to monitor your condition and provides the guidance you need to make beneficial lifestyle choices.

If you're struggling with ongoing fatigue, Dr. Rodriguez and Rebecca Kelly, FNP can help. Call Salem Wellness Clinic today or make an appointment online!