Weakness and loss of strength in the body. Causes in the arms and legs, after antibiotics, before menstruation, headache in the autumn, winter. Treatment

Everyone knows firsthand what it is weakness and loss of strength in the body. Given the cause of this condition, he is additionally worried about concomitant clinical symptoms. It could be simple fatigue or a serious illness. Therefore, it is important to go to the hospital in a timely manner, undergo an examination and start treatment.

Causes of weakness, loss of strength in the arms, legs, body

Weakness and loss of strength is an insufficient amount of strength and energy that a person needs to complete the daily load.

Conditionally, the breakdown is divided into 3 main types:

Name	Description
Physiological weakness	Fatigue occurs after minor physical or mental stress. There is no rest during the day, and at night he cannot get enough sleep.
Pathological	Weakness and loss of strength occur in a patient due to the development of a certain disease. Malaise is also observed during the recovery period after the therapy.
Psychological weakness	Malaise appears when a person is not confident in his abilities to solve certain problems (fear, stress, anxiety).

At the end of the working day, everyone gets tired and worried about weakness. It is enough to have a good rest and get back in shape. But there are many pathological sources that cause poor health.

The reasons that provoke a breakdown and weakness in the body:

Name	Description
Psycho-emotional and physical activity	Depression is accompanied not only by fatigue, but also by headaches, nausea, irritability, and negative thoughts. A person's self-esteem decreases, interest in life disappears.
Diseases	The malaise is accompanied by anemia, diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, ischemic disease and bronchial asthma. The same applies to malignant processes, osteochondrosis, HIV infection, autoimmune disorders, hepatitis, or an allergic reaction.
Period after illness	After an illness, a person is disturbed not only by a feeling of weakness, there is apathy, and work capacity is reduced. The human body spends a lot of energy on fighting infection or viruses. Therefore, during the recovery period, weakness is felt.
Avitaminosis	The lack of vitamins in the body entails many pathological changes, so it is necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis and immediately begin treatment. In some situations, it is enough to adhere to a specially selected diet, since a person receives many of the necessary elements with food.
Magnetic storms	Electromagnetic impulses in the cerebral cortex depend on solar activity. A person's well-being worsens when a magnetic imbalance occurs.
Seasonal reasons	The loss of strength is often a consequence of seasonal factors, among which changes in weather conditions, changes in atmospheric pressure can be distinguished.
Lack of sleep	For a full recovery, the body needs to rest in order to replenish strength and energy. If a person does not sleep well, he is tormented by insomnia, a breakdown and weakness is guaranteed to him.
Bad habits	The abuse of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages also provokes poor health in a person. Bad habits have a negative effect on the work of the whole body, causing not only weakness, but also more serious illness.
Taking antibiotics and other medications	Weakness and drowsiness are a side effect of numerous medications. Such medications have a sedative effect on the brain, therefore, the general well-being worsens.
Hormonal, endocrine disruptions	Hormonal imbalance in women and men is always accompanied by additional symptoms. This is lethargy, headache, fatigue, mood swings, increased sweating. In most cases, hormonal disorders are associated with malfunctioning of the thyroid gland.
Muscle problems	Physiological muscle weakness is explained by the vigorous activity of a person during the day, as well as mental and emotional fatigue. Pathological changes result from damage to the endocrine, cardiovascular and locomotor systems.
Pregnancy, menstruation, menopause	All changes in the female body when carrying a baby, during menstruation or with the onset of menopause provokes hormonal imbalance. A woman is worried about insomnia, depression and neuroses. Working capacity deteriorates and weakness appears.
Unbalanced nutrition	An incorrect human diet provokes a lack of useful trace elements and substances necessary for the full functioning of the whole organism.
Lack of fluid in the body	Many people experience weakness and weakness in the summer when the heat hits. During this period, the risk of dehydration increases. He loses a large amount of fluid, the volume of which is difficult for a person to recover in a short time.

The attending physician will help to establish the exact cause, who will prescribe a comprehensive examination to identify the source of general weakness.

What are the symptoms of fatigue?

Weakness and loss of strength in the body (the reasons will be determined by the examination and the attending physician) are often accompanied by characteristic signs. Concomitant clinical symptoms will help the attending physician establish a preliminary diagnosis and prescribe the patient the most informative examination. You need to carefully monitor your condition and tell a specialist about all the signs.

Name	Description
Dizziness	Often a person is disturbed by a feeling of weakness and dizzy in case of improper nutrition. The body prompts that it does not receive the necessary microelements and vitamins. The same happens with dehydration, central nervous system disorders, spinal cord injury and anemia.
Drowsiness	Malaise is the result of low blood pressure or oxygen deprivation. A feeling of weakness also appears with meteorological dependence or vitamin deficiency. Drowsiness and weakness occurs as a result of improper diet, hormonal imbalance, bad habits. This list also includes chronic fatigue syndrome.
Headache	Malaise, in which a severe headache appears, may be a sign of intoxication against the background of an inflammatory process. Fever, chills, and fatigue are also accompanying symptoms. There is a high likelihood of developing a stroke, ischemia, meningitis, or hypertensive crisis.

Severe weakness indicates a poisoning of the body or an infection. Prolonged physical and mental stress provokes a breakdown, especially if a person does not rest.

When and to which doctor should you consult with a breakdown?

First of all, a person needs to consult a therapist in order to determine in advance the cause of the pathological condition. Taking into account the symptoms and complaints of the patient, the attending physician will prescribe the most informative examination.

The results obtained are necessary to draw up the correct therapy if the cause is a pathological disease. Given the provoking factor, a person may need to consult other specialized doctors (immunologist, endocrinologist, neuropathologist, psychologist, gastroenterologist and cardiologist).

You should see a specialist if body weakness has been present for two weeks. Emergency medical care is needed for a person when serious symptoms appear (shortness of breath, severe cough, fever, indigestion).

Drug treatment

Weakness and loss of strength in the body (the causes of the pathological condition will help to establish the attending physician) requires complex therapy. In some situations, it is enough to remember and adhere to simple doctor's recommendations. Pathological reasons require taking certain medications, which are prescribed by a specialist.

It is important to adhere to dosages strictly to reduce the likelihood of side effects.

Drug group	Name	Application
Immunomodulators	Anaferon, Cycloferon	The medicine should be taken orally with meals. Adults are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day.
Sedatives	Tenoten, Glycine	The drug is taken orally in 1-2 tablets, they should be kept in the mouth until they are completely dissolved. The course of treatment lasts 3-4 weeks.
Antidepressants	Azafen, Fluoxetine	The initial dosage for an adult patient is 25-50 mg 2 times a day, morning and evening. The minimum course of therapy is 1-1.5 months.
Iron preparations	Ferbitol, Hemostimulin	Medicines are taken orally at 0.25-0.5 g 3 times a day. The tablets should be washed down with hydrochloric acid, which is diluted in 1 tbsp. 10 drops of water. The course of treatment lasts 3-5 weeks.
Pain medications	Nimesil, Spazmalgon	Medicines are prescribed to patients with severe headache or muscle pain. The average dosage for an adult is 100 mg 2 times a day.

Therapy also provides symptomatic treatment, the patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines. The scheme is selected taking into account the existing symptoms and complaints of the patient.

Treatment with vitamin complexes

Vitamins and trace elements will help to cope with general weakness, if a person does not eat well, work hard and get tired, also with psycho-emotional overstrain. Against the background of severe stress, depression or psychological disorders.

Name	Application	Contraindications
Supradin	The vitamin complex should be taken 1 tablet a day after meals with plenty of water. Dissolve the effervescent tablet in 1 tbsp. liquids.	tendency to allergic reactions; individual sensitivity to constituent components; hypervitaminosis A and D; hypercalcemia; renal failure; retinoid treatment.
Vitrum plus	Adults are advised to take 1 tablet daily with meals. The duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks. After a certain break, the course of therapy can be repeated.	Hypersensitivity

Vitamins support mental and physical abilities of a person, strengthen the body and restore metabolism.

ethnoscience

Recipes of healers and healers can be used in case of a breakdown, if there are no medical contraindications. It is important to select all means with the attending physician, since there is a high probability of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Name	Recipe	Application
Icelandic moss	Pour 2 tsp. moss with water (500 ml). Mix all components well and boil. Cool and drain.	The resulting broth is recommended to be consumed 2-3 times during the day.
Wine, aloe, honey	Combine aloe juice (150 ml) with natural May honey (250 g). Add red wine (350 ml). Mix all components well and leave for 7 days.	The resulting product should be taken in 1 tbsp. 3 times a day before meals.
Chinese lemongrass	Pour the fruits of the plant (20 g) with boiling water (1 tbsp.). Leave for 60 minutes and drain.	The resulting product must be taken orally 1 tbsp. 3 times a day, preferably warm.

Weakness and loss of strength in the body (the reasons will allow you to establish a comprehensive examination) will help to overcome birch sap. It is enough to drink it every day 3 times for 1 tbsp. The drink contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements, removes toxins from the body, replenishes energy reserves.

Products with a breakdown

Given the provoking factor, against the background of which there was a general weakness in the body, patients are advised to adhere to a diet.

Featured Products	Prohibited foods
oatmeal, muesli natural honey sorrel, black beans nuts chicken meat, fish fruits and vegetables blueberries, pomegranate, grapefruit grape juice	fatty and fried foods smoked meats, marinades fast food, convenience foods strong tea and coffee sweet carbonated drinks flour products and sweets chips, croutons spices

We must not forget about the drinking regime. It is necessary to drink 2 liters of clean water every day. Dishes are recommended to be steamed, water, baked or stewed.

Lifestyle change

In the absence of pathological causes, general weakness can be eliminated by following the simple doctor's recommendations:

• Get adequate rest and sleep at night (7-9 hours). It is necessary to accustom yourself to the correct daily routine. Go to bed and get up in the morning at the same time.
• Before going to bed, walk more in the fresh air, especially if the person spent half of the working day in a sitting position.
• Get up in the morning and take a contrast shower, which is good for the cardiovascular system.
• Go in for sports, temper the body. It is not necessary to visit the gym, it is enough to do a light warm-up every morning and during the day for 15 minutes.
• Get rid of bad habits completely. Smoking and alcoholic beverages provoke vasospasm, against the background of which weakness, poor health appear, and numerous pathological processes develop.
• Healthy food. Overeating and abuse of unhealthy foods is also a bad habit. Healthy food will help not only replenish the reserves of vitamins and minerals, but also prevent the development of obesity.

Herbal medicine allows you to cope with various stresses or overwork. It is necessary to drink instead of tea a decoction of chamomile, lemon balm, valerian or rosehip.

When weakness and loss of strength appear, do not postpone the visit to the doctor. The cause of the body's malaise can be a serious illness. Determining it at an early stage of development will help prevent dangerous complications. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health.

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