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What could be the cause and treament for a person feeling excessively tired even after sleeping?

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Fatigue: Many possibilities exist. Anemia. Low thyroid. Low cortisol. Low blood pressure. Depression. Disturbed sleep. Heart problem. Sleep apnea. Medicines that sedate. Drugs that affect brain. Liver impairment. . Kidney impairment. High stress. Environmental problems such as carbon monoxide. Low magnesium. Low potassium. Acid build up in blood.

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Answered 4/24/2016

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