Lightheadedness and Fatigue

Alex worked in a multinational organization and was one of the best employees of the company. Apart from meeting the daily targets, he was helpful, enthusiastic and agile all the time. One fine morning, Alex woke up with a feeling that everything around him seemed to be moving. The situation was worsened with fatigue. However, he went to office but couldn't concentrate on his work and was not enthusiastic and energetic as usual. He couldn't understand, what was actually happening to him, so he went to the doctor after the day's work. The doctor recognized his problem and explained him everything in detail...

Well, many of us face the problem of lightheadedness and fatigue. Some encounter these problems together, while others suffer from them separately. Both the situations can be bothersome, and can spoil your entire day. Let us now look at the causes and treatment of lightheadedness and fatigue.

Lightheadedness

First, let us understand what is lightheadedness? Lightheadedness is a medical condition characterized by an unpleasant feeling of dizziness and weightlessness of the head. A person suffering from lightheadedness will feel that he/she might faint anytime. Lightheadedness occurs in short episodes. However, sometimes severe lightheadedness occurs everyday and lasts for a considerably long time.

Now you must be wondering, what causes lightheadedness? The most common reasons for lightheadedness include shortage of blood or oxygen supply to the brain, stress and exertion, dehydration, low blood pressure, fever and diarrhea. In some people, anemia and low blood sugar level are also found to be the causes of lightheadedness. Besides being an independently occurring disorder, lightheadedness is a symptom of stroke, bleeding, shock and various heart problems. Let us now look at its symptoms. Lightheadedness usually shows symptoms such as weightlessness of the head, slight headache and a feeling of fainting. But if it is a result of heart problems, stroke, etc. then symptoms such as loss of speech, vision problems and chest pain are observed.

Treatment for Lightheadedness
Although lightheadedness seems troublesome, there's nothing to be worried about! But what to do for lightheadedness? Well, it can be treated with the help of medication and natural remedies. The treatment for lightheadedness largely depends upon its cause. Consuming sufficient quantities of water, intravenous fluids, eating sugary food products and avoiding sudden changes in sitting or standing positions are some of the remedial measures for lightheadedness.

Fatigue

Fatigue is a temporary loss of energy and strength in an individual. Fatigue often leads to tiredness and is a result of overexertion, insufficient rest and unhealthy eating habits. It can also be a symptom of other medical conditions. Fatigue is a normal condition, however following some preventive measures can avoid situations of tiredness and exhaustion.

Treatment for Fatigue
Usually, multivitamins help generate energy and strength. However see that you consult a specialist in this regard. It is better to prevent fatigue rather than taking medicines. Here are the preventive measures for fatigue.

• Sufficient rest.
• Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet.
• Consuming plenty of water.
• Staying away from addictions such as smoking, alcohol and drugs.
• Regular exercises.
• Balancing your work and personal life.

You must have understood that the causes of lightheadedness and fatigue are almost the same. Mental stress, physical exhaustion and insufficient blood supply are the common causes of both lightheadedness and fatigue. The preventive measures mentioned above are usually effective to keep both these problems at bay. However, if such problems occur often, visit your doctor without further delay.