Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is a term used by alternative health practitioners to explain tiredness and other symptoms which are thought to be due to chronic (long-term) exposure to stressful situations. However, it currently is not a recognised medical diagnosis.

  • fatigue (tiredness)
  • body aches.
  • unexplained weight loss.
  • low blood pressure.
  • light headedness.
  • loss of body hair.
  • fatigue (tiredness)
  • body aches.
  • unexplained weight loss.
  • low blood pressure.
  • light headedness.
  • loss of body hair.
  • skin discolouration.

Proponents of the adrenal fatigue diagnosis claim this is a mild form of adrenal insufficiency caused by chronic stress. The unproven theory behind adrenal fatigue is that your adrenal glands are unable to keep pace with the demands of perpetual fight-or-flight arousal.

  • cancer cells in the adrenal glands.
  • surgical removal of the adrenal glands to treat other conditions.
  • bleeding into the adrenal glands.
  • genetic disorders that affect the way the adrenal glands develop or function.
  • eat a healthy diet.
  • exercise more.
  • get more sleep.
  • give up smoking, alcohol and drugs, including caffeine.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Exercise more.
  • Get more sleep.
  • Give up smoking, alcohol and drugs, including caffeine.

How is it treated?

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How is adrenal fatigue diagnosed? There are no specific tests for adrenal fatigue. Blood tests of your hormone levels will usually be normal. If you have unexplained fatigue or exhaustion that doesn't go away, see your doctor.

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