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Definition: fatigue or asthenia? Be careful with the amalgam between "fatigue" and "asthenia". Fatigue is an unpleasant sensation, a feeling which may be due to a lack of sleep or which may follow intense physical exertion or intellectual activity. It's a normal process. On the other hand, when this exhaustion persists despite rest, we speak of asthenia. "It is a pathological condition which reflects a lack of both physical and moral strength",

Asthenic patients often evoke "weariness", "discouragement", "a feeling of weakness", or describe themselves as "washed out", "emptied" to describe their discomfort. In addition, some people can suffer from hyper-fatigability which means the fact that fatigue sets in quickly when performing a task that is not taxing. It is necessary to consult a doctor in the event of sudden onset or installation of fatigue / asthenia, if these two states are not linked to an obvious factor (such as lack of sleep for example) or to an already known pathology. . If fatigue is accompanied by other symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, or fever), you should consult quickly.

Many factors and diseases can be the cause of asthenia: • There is in the first place the lack of sleep or the poor quality of sleep which can be linked to sleep pathologies such as sleep apnea syndrome, but also hormonal disorders such as thyroid disorders. • • This state of pathological exhaustion can also be caused by pregnancy, depression, overwork (burn-out), carbon monoxide poisoning or repeated intake of toxicants (drugs, alcohol, etc.), or even hydroelectrolytic disorders. (disturbances in sodium or potassium levels), infection, cancer ... • • And this disorder is not only found in adults. Children and adolescents can also be affected by this chronic exhaustion. As with their parents, this sign should lead to a consultation because it can be a warning sign of an underlying pathology. It can, for example, be the consequence of anemia (especially in regulated young girls), sleep disorders related to stress or anxiety (divorce of parents, loss of a loved one or a pet, school harassment…).

Stress can be a major source of hormonal imbalance, starting with the adrenals, which are responsible for managing this stress. When they are unable to do so, it alters the quality of sleep, upsets the digestive system, which thereby accentuates the loss of energy. Fortunately, it is now possible to restore these functions with the addition of certain supplements.