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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa028)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/tiredness-and-fatigue\/","crawl_time":1775868047,"first_indexed_time":1750072686,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/symptoms\/tiredness-and-fatigue\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Tiredness and fatigue - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Find out about some of the common causes of tiredness and fatigue, treatments and things you can do to help, plus when to get medical advice."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem.\nCauses of tiredness and fatigue\nCommon causes of tiredness and fatigue include:\nnot getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep (\ninsomnia\n)\nan unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise)\nstress\n,\ndepression\nand dealing with life challenges, such as\nbereavement\nor looking after a new baby\nhormonal changes (such as during puberty,\npregnancy\nor the\nmenopause\n)\nsome illnesses, like\nglandular fever\nand\nCOVID-19\nsome medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while\nBut if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition.\nYour symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried.\nConditions that can cause tiredness and fatigue\nSymptoms\nPossible cause\nTired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring\nSleep apnoea\nLack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin\nIron deficiency anaemia\nVery tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss\nDiabetes\nTired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness\nOveractive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)\nExtreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms\nMyalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME\/CFS)\nThings you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue\nThere may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue.\nDo\nhave a healthy diet and exercise regularly\ntry to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep\ntry to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast)\nhave a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm)\nDon’t\ndo not smoke\ndo not drink too much alcohol\ndo not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep\ndo not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep\nMore information\nBetter Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better\nBetter Health: dealing with life's challenges\nNon-urgent advice:\nSee a GP if:\nyou've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why\nyour tiredness affects your daily life\nyou feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep\nTreatment for tiredness or fatigue\nTreatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause.\nPossible treatments include:\ntalking therapies, such as\ncognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)\nadvice on how to get better sleep\nadvice on how to relax or change your lifestyle\nA GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue.\nYou may need tests, such as\nblood tests\nto check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism.\nPage last reviewed: 02 June 2023\nNext review due: 02 June 2026","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/tiredness-and-fatigue\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Symptoms A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/)\n\n[Back to Symptoms A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/)\n\n# Tiredness and fatigue\n**It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem.**\n\n## Causes of tiredness and fatigue\nCommon causes of tiredness and fatigue include:\n\n- not getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep ([insomnia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/))\n- an unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise)\n- [stress](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/stress\/), [depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression\/) and dealing with life challenges, such as [bereavement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/advice-for-life-situations-and-events\/bereavement\/) or looking after a new baby\n- hormonal changes (such as during puberty, [pregnancy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/common-symptoms\/tiredness\/) or the [menopause](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/menopause\/))\n- some illnesses, like [glandular fever](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/glandular-fever\/) and [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n- some medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while\n\nBut if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition.\n\nYour symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried.\n\n| Symptoms | Possible cause |\n|---|---|\n| Tired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring | [Sleep apnoea](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sleep-apnoea\/) |\n| Lack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin | [Iron deficiency anaemia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/iron-deficiency-anaemia\/) |\n| Very tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss | [Diabetes](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/diabetes\/) |\n| Tired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness | [Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism\/) |\n| Extreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms | [Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME\/CFS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs\/) |\n\n## Things you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue\nThere may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue.\n\n### Do\n- have a healthy diet and exercise regularly\n- try to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep\n- try to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast)\n- have a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm)\n\n### Don’t\n- do not smoke\n- do not drink too much alcohol\n- do not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep\n- do not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep\n\n### More information\n- [Better Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-wellbeing-tips\/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better\/)\n- [Better Health: dealing with life's challenges](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/)\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\n- you've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why\n- your tiredness affects your daily life\n- you feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep\n\n## Treatment for tiredness or fatigue\nTreatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause.\n\nPossible treatments include:\n\n- talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/)\n- advice on how to get better sleep\n- advice on how to relax or change your lifestyle\n\nA GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue.\n\nYou may need tests, such as [blood tests](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/blood-tests\/) to check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism.\n\nPage last reviewed: 02 June 2023  \n Next review due: 02 June 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem.**\n\n## Causes of tiredness and fatigue\nCommon causes of tiredness and fatigue include:\n\n- not getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep ([insomnia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/))\n- an unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise)\n- [stress](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/stress\/), [depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression\/) and dealing with life challenges, such as [bereavement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/advice-for-life-situations-and-events\/bereavement\/) or looking after a new baby\n- hormonal changes (such as during puberty, [pregnancy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/common-symptoms\/tiredness\/) or the [menopause](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/menopause\/))\n- some illnesses, like [glandular fever](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/glandular-fever\/) and [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n- some medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while\n\nBut if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition.\n\nYour symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried.\n\n| Symptoms | Possible cause |\n|---|---|\n| Tired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring | [Sleep apnoea](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/sleep-apnoea\/) |\n| Lack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin | [Iron deficiency anaemia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/iron-deficiency-anaemia\/) |\n| Very tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss | [Diabetes](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/diabetes\/) |\n| Tired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness | [Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism\/) |\n| Extreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms | [Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME\/CFS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs\/) |\n\n## Things you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue\nThere may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue.\n\n### Do\n- have a healthy diet and exercise regularly\n- try to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep\n- try to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast)\n- have a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm)\n\n### Don’t\n- do not smoke\n- do not drink too much alcohol\n- do not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep\n- do not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep\n\n### More information\n- [Better Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/mental-wellbeing-tips\/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better\/)\n- [Better Health: dealing with life's challenges](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/)\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\n- you've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why\n- your tiredness affects your daily life\n- you feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep\n\n## Treatment for tiredness or fatigue\nTreatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause.\n\nPossible treatments include:\n\n- talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/)\n- advice on how to get better sleep\n- advice on how to relax or change your lifestyle\n\nA GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue.\n\nYou may need tests, such as [blood tests](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/blood-tests\/) to check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism.\n\nPage last reviewed: 02 June 2023  \n Next review due: 02 June 2026","meta_canonical":null}

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5. Seen Status Check

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Filter	Status	Condition	Details
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History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
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URL	https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/
Last Crawled	2026-04-11 00:40:47 (1 day ago)
First Indexed	2025-06-16 11:18:06 (10 months ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Tiredness and fatigue - NHS
Meta Description	Find out about some of the common causes of tiredness and fatigue, treatments and things you can do to help, plus when to get medical advice.
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem. Causes of tiredness and fatigue Common causes of tiredness and fatigue include: not getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep ( insomnia ) an unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise) stress , depression and dealing with life challenges, such as bereavement or looking after a new baby hormonal changes (such as during puberty, pregnancy or the menopause ) some illnesses, like glandular fever and COVID-19 some medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while But if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition. Your symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried. Conditions that can cause tiredness and fatigue Symptoms Possible cause Tired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring Sleep apnoea Lack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin Iron deficiency anaemia Very tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss Diabetes Tired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) Extreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Things you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue There may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue. Do have a healthy diet and exercise regularly try to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep try to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast) have a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm) Don’t do not smoke do not drink too much alcohol do not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep do not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep More information Better Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better Better Health: dealing with life's challenges Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: you've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why your tiredness affects your daily life you feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep Treatment for tiredness or fatigue Treatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause. Possible treatments include: talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) advice on how to get better sleep advice on how to relax or change your lifestyle A GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue. You may need tests, such as blood tests to check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Page last reviewed: 02 June 2023 Next review due: 02 June 2026
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Symptoms A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/) [Back to Symptoms A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/) # Tiredness and fatigue It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem. ## Causes of tiredness and fatigue Common causes of tiredness and fatigue include: - not getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep ([insomnia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/)) - an unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise) - [stress](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/), [depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression/) and dealing with life challenges, such as [bereavement](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/bereavement/) or looking after a new baby - hormonal changes (such as during puberty, [pregnancy](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/common-symptoms/tiredness/) or the [menopause](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/)) - some illnesses, like [glandular fever](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/glandular-fever/) and [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - some medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while But if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition. Your symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried. \| Symptoms \| Possible cause \| \|---\|---\| \| Tired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring \| [Sleep apnoea](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/) \| \| Lack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin \| [Iron deficiency anaemia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/) \| \| Very tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss \| [Diabetes](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/) \| \| Tired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness \| [Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism/) \| \| Extreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms \| [Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/) \| ## Things you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue There may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue. ### Do - have a healthy diet and exercise regularly - try to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep - try to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast) - have a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm) ### Don’t - do not smoke - do not drink too much alcohol - do not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep - do not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep ### More information - [Better Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/) - [Better Health: dealing with life's challenges](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/) ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why - your tiredness affects your daily life - you feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep ## Treatment for tiredness or fatigue Treatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause. Possible treatments include: - talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) - advice on how to get better sleep - advice on how to relax or change your lifestyle A GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue. You may need tests, such as [blood tests](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/blood-tests/) to check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism. 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Readable Markdown	It's normal to feel tired sometimes. But if you're tired all the time and do not know why, it could be a sign of a problem. ## Causes of tiredness and fatigue Common causes of tiredness and fatigue include: - not getting enough sleep or finding it hard to get to sleep ([insomnia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/)) - an unhealthy lifestyle (such as having an unhealthy diet and not getting much exercise) - [stress](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/), [depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression/) and dealing with life challenges, such as [bereavement](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/bereavement/) or looking after a new baby - hormonal changes (such as during puberty, [pregnancy](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/common-symptoms/tiredness/) or the [menopause](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/)) - some illnesses, like [glandular fever](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/glandular-fever/) and [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - some medical treatments and medicines, like chemotherapy, which can cause drowsiness for a while But if you cannot explain why you're tired and it's been going on for a while and not getting any better, it may be a sign of a medical condition. Your symptoms might give you an idea of what's causing your tiredness or fatigue. But do not self-diagnose – see a GP if you're worried. \| Symptoms \| Possible cause \| \|---\|---\| \| Tired during the day because of waking up at night, making gasping, snorting or choking noises at night and loud snoring \| [Sleep apnoea](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/) \| \| Lack of energy, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin \| [Iron deficiency anaemia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/) \| \| Very tired, feeling very thirsty, peeing more often than usual (particularly at night), weight loss \| [Diabetes](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/) \| \| Tired all the time, finding it hard to stay still, feeling nervous, anxious and irritable, muscle weakness \| [Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/overactive-thyroid-hyperthyroidism/) \| \| Extreme fatigue for at least 3 months (making it very hard to do daily activities), problems with thinking, memory and concentration, flu-like symptoms \| [Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/) \| ## Things you can do to help with tiredness or fatigue There may be things you can do to help with your tiredness or fatigue. ### Do - have a healthy diet and exercise regularly - try to stick to the same sleep times and aim for 6 to 9 hours of sleep - try to relax a couple of hours before your sleep time (read, or listen to music or a podcast) - have a relaxing sleeping area (not too bright, noisy or warm) ### Don’t - do not smoke - do not drink too much alcohol - do not eat, have caffeine or exercise in the couple of hours before sleep - do not use smartphones or screens in the hour before sleep ### More information - [Better Health: how to fall asleep faster and sleep better](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/) - [Better Health: dealing with life's challenges](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/) ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you've been feeling tired for a few weeks and you're not sure why - your tiredness affects your daily life - you feel tired and have other symptoms, such as weight loss or mood changes, or you've been told you're making gasping, snorting or choking noises when you're asleep ## Treatment for tiredness or fatigue Treatment for tiredness or fatigue depends on the cause. Possible treatments include: - talking therapies, such as [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) - advice on how to get better sleep - advice on how to relax or change your lifestyle A GP may refer you to a specialist if they do not know the cause of your tiredness or fatigue. You may need tests, such as [blood tests](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/blood-tests/) to check for anaemia, diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Page last reviewed: 02 June 2023 Next review due: 02 June 2026
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