How do you know if you're sick or just tired?
With a cold – You may be tired and weak, but this feeling is typically mild and never turns into extreme exhaustion. With the flu – It's extremely common to feel tired and weak for two weeks or longer. You may also have extreme exhaustion that comes on suddenly.
Can you feel sick just from being tired?
Research studies have linked sleep deprivation to disorders of the stomach and intestines that can cause nausea and other symptoms. In some studies people with insufficient sleep had higher rates of these disorders.
Am I just tired or is something wrong?
Not getting enough sleep is one reason why you may be tired. Other possible reasons include nutrient deficiencies, stress, an underlying health condition, and drug side effects. If you have chronic fatigue, see a doctor for a diagnosis.
What are the red flags for fatigue?
Red flags, which may point towards serious underlying pathology, include constitutional symptoms (unintentional loss of weight, loss of appetite, fever), recent onset in a previously well older patient, unexplained lymphadenopathy and abnormal bleeding.