Doctor talks about unusual causes of fatigue in elderly people
Men and women of retirement age need to pay close attention to any changes in their well-being.
Even simple fatigue can indicate that there are problems.
Therapist Nadezhda Chernyshova spoke about this in more detail, reports Moscow 24 .
She noted in a conversation with journalists that the symptom may indicate anemia, when the body is faced with an iron deficiency. At the same time, a person experiences a lack of oxygen.
There is also a possibility that there is a problem with the liver and kidneys.
In addition, fatigue can be a concern with atherosclerosis and heart failure.
For example, with atherosclerosis, plaques prevent the brain from receiving the necessary amount of oxygen.
As for heart failure, the blood stagnates, oxygen is poorly tolerated, and hence the feeling of fatigue. Therefore, it is very important to seek help from specialists in time to avoid complications.
