Fatigue
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease nearly a year ago. The medication I am on seems to take care of most of my symptoms. But I am often extremely tired. Is there anything that can be done to help with fatigue from Crohn’s? ANSWER: Fatigue is a common problem for people who have Crohn’s disease. There are a number of possible causes. The disease itself often leads to fatigue. Medication side effects and a lack of physical conditioning due to illness can contribute to fatigue, too. Crohn’s disease also may trigger anemia, a condition that often results in fatigue. When Crohn’s disease is well controlled and these other problems are addressed, fatigue often decreases. Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. The inflammation of Crohn’s typically occurs in patches throughout the digestive tract. It may spread deep into the layers of the affected bowel wall and at times may penetrate the bowel and involve other organs.Intestinal inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can result in a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, blood in the stool, ulcers and fatigue.
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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) If you're like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Light therapy Light therapy is a way to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by exposure to artificial light. EXPERT ANSWERS Canola oil: Does it contain toxins? Health concerns regarding canola oil are unfounded. Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? Some research suggests that vitamin D may reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis. HEALTHY RECIPES Southwestern chicken and pasta Fish tacos with tomatillo sauce Black bean wrap Grilled pork fajitas HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Humidifier care 101 Dry winter air can take a toll on your skin, nose and lips. To increase the humidity indoors, try a portable home humidifier. Set the humidity level between 30 and 50 percent, and fill the humidifier with distilled or demineralized water. Change the humidifier water often. Clean the humidifier every three days. If the humidifier has a filter, change it at least as often as the manufacturer recommends. Click here to get a free e-subscription to the Housecall newsletter.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes pain, fatigue, chronic headaches and a host of other symptoms, is often misunderstood by patients, families and health [...]