10 Aplastic Anemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Fatigue
Fatigue refers to a gradual feeling of tiredness that can be alleviated by rest. Fatigue can be divided into physical or mental causes. In physical fatigue, there is a temporary inability of the affected muscle to maintain peak performance. In mental fatigue, there is a transient inability to achieve maximal cognitive performance.
Fatigue can manifest as lethargy or somnolence. It is a vague and nonspecific symptom that can be seen in various conditions or disorders such as infection, fever, sleep deprivation, dehydration, stress, and more. In aplastic anemia, the lack of red blood cells results in reduced oxygen supply to the brain and other parts of the body, causing fatigue.
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