Question 1

why do i have such low energy?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Low energy can be due to diets high in sugar, too much caffeine, dehydration, not enough exercise, stress, poor sleep, and low hormones/vitamins. See your doctor for testing to make sure you are not low in vitamin b, d, ferritin, thyroid.  If all that is normal you may need to speak with someone about your hormone levels which can be fluctuating at your age.

Question 2

why do i have low energy levels this year?

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Medical or psych?: If you have been checked out and don't have any underlying medical conditions that may be causing low energy, then not getting enough sleep, lack of exercise or poor diet may be contributing to low energy levels.  Also, depression and/or anxiety can cause feelings of low energy.  Consider seeing a psychologist or other qualified mental health professional.

Question 3

what is the most common cause for low energy?

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Anything: Lack of energy can come from a variety of situations.  Dehydration (not drinking at least 5 cups of water a day), lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, sleep apnea/snoring, chronic sinus problems, caffeine withdrawal, chronic illness (such as anemia) or allergies can cause  low energy.  See your doctor.

Question 4

what would cause a person to have low energy levels?

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Low energy: Several possibilities, more common ones are the flu, depression, effect of medications, metabolic factors. Consult with your pcp for workup.

Question 5

why do i have low energy levels after having baby last month?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Make sure you are not anemic which can explain your symptom.

Question 6

how can i improve low energy levels in early part of the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Try some protein: Increase the balance of you lunch. Make sure that it is not carb-laden  and includes some protein.

Question 7

what kind of disorder is it to have low energy levels with people you find boring?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 8

what to do if i have gained 45 pounds in one year. i have very low energy and i do not want to do anything. can this be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Cannot tell you the : cause of these symptoms with the available info. Have you felt depressed? Medical evaluation may help to answer that question.

Question 9

when you have a cold can you get low energy and why?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: When you have a cold, your body is fighting a viral infection, and low energy is common in that situation.

Question 10

why can't i wake up in the mornings, low energy, and feeling run down all the time?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: See a doctor for an overall check up and some blood work.  You could have diabetes, a thyroid disorder, a liver or kidney problem, anemia, or multiple other possible disorders.  It's possible you are just run down from eating a poor diet, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much or otherwise not taking care of yourself.  Good luck!

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