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Lethargy

Lethargy

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Lack of energy, apathy, sluggishness, lassitude, weariness.

Dr. Byron Law-Yone reviewed this

57 year experience in Psychiatry

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

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Is a Side Effect of

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What foods can lessen lethargy?

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What is the definition or description of: lethargy?

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Why is my mom lethargic IV the only thing that perks her up, help?

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Why do I feel so lethargic after a nap? My body feels so heavy and I have 0 energy. :/

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My vit D3 level is 5 i feel lethargic, tachypneic, and dyspneic. Is it because of vit d?

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Lethargic, waterwater retention, don't care about love activities, concentration very low, ?

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My 2-months old baby has been lethargic for some hours. What could cause this? What could be done?

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My teenage son rarely gets out of bed. He's not always sleeping. But he seems very lethargic. Is this normal?

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I take luvox (fluvoxamine) at night and feel lethargic during the day. Should i take it in the morning instead?

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What does it maen when my tongue turns green and i feel lethargic? Dont feel well, no appetite and i feel cruddy

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Everday morning a cup of coffee, without which i feel more lethargic than normal if i don't drink..Am i addicted?

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I always feel pain in my chest.Ifeel lethargic.I m putting on weight despite consuming non fatty meals.Plz advise.

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I have been taking Venlor xr 75mg for 3 weeks and find I am very lethargic- will this side effect wear off with time?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I have been very lethargic lately and have had severe migraines daily. I can't hardly seem to get out of bed. Cause for concern?

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A 35-year old male asked:

I work at night mostly on computer and in mornings I am distracted and lethargic. Somebody suggested me armodafinil. Can it help?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I have lost 94 lbs. since January and I expected to have more energy but I am very lethargic most of the time. Are there any reasons for this?

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I am on oxacarbazapine 300mg 2-2 dailt.,since 2 years,but since past 1week after having my morning dose of tab, I feel very sleepy,& lethargic.

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I've been extremely lethargic, wanting to do nothing but sleep all day everyday for the past week. What could be going on with me? I'm worried.

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A 30-year old male asked:

I've had a 95-95.7 degree temp for last two days, feelin pretty lethargic and weak. Is there any way to get over this? What r the dangers of low temp?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Why do I feel depressed after being out in the sun? I always get mentally lethargic after being out in the sun. How can I stop this from happening?...

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My 21mo daughter gets high fevers when sick. Temp gets bt 103-104 she's still pretty happy, but much higher, she's lethargic until meds work. Worried?

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When swinging on a swing my 2 yr old becomes very lethargic/barely responsive, though awake, & is limp when he gets off for 4-5 min then is fine. Why?

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I m positive. It's lmost been a month since my results and today I still feel sick. I have been booked off until Monday 03/08/2020. This morning I am lethargic and continue to have headaches. What should I do next? Am I still contagious and work?

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Why have I suddenly become so lethargic?

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Why do I feel so lethargic and unmotivated?

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I'm eating A LOT, but I've been losing weight very easily. I've lost 5 pounds since Sunday, and it's now Wednesday. I feel very lethargic. ?

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Almost every morning i wake up feeling like i'm in a trance for about 30 minutes. I then feel lethargic throughout the day. What could be the cause?

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What causes loss of appetite and being lethargic?

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What could cause lethargy and a headache? My kid?

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