Physical discomfort and feeling sluggish

Do you feel sluggish? Could it be a disease?

「Do you feel sluggish and tired lately?」
Do you have such symptoms without any meaningful explanation?
The cause of a sluggish body is not just fatigue or stress, but can also be a hidden disease.

It could be for example related to:

・Anemia
・Hypothyroidism
・Heart failure
・Depression
・Chronic fatigue syndrome

or many other age and lifestyle related conditions.

If symptoms of physical discomfort persist, it is important to see an internist as soon as possible to evaluate the cause of the discomfort.

Symptoms that can be evaluated by an internist

An internist can evaluate the following symptoms:

・Malaise, fatigue
・Headache, dizziness
・Nausea, vomiting
・Diarrhea, constipation
・Back pain, stiff shoulders
・Insomnia, difficulty sleeping
・Irritability, anxiety, mood swings

When to see a doctor when you feel physical discomfort and sluggish

If you continue to feel unwell, we recommend that you see a physician as soon as possible.
In particular, if you have any of the following symptoms:

・Symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily activities
・Symptoms keep on getting worse
・Symptoms that suggest other diseases