Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Severe Tiredness, Enervation, Loss Of Focus Since Delivery. Help?

Hi my name is Josi Langley, I have been having some problems lately ever since i gave birth to my daughter a year ago my body has been weird. I am always tired, I have no energy, I just cannot focus on anything, I cant sleep even when i feel tired and I am always out of breath especially when i am cleaning the house and going up and down the stairs. Please help me out.
posted on Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Twitter Fri, 21 Dec 2012 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 1 Jan 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Emergency Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello Mrs. Langley and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Symptoms such as tiredness / fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of energy / drive, poor sleep, etc. after the childbirth could be indicative of a post-natal depression. This can happen in about 10 % of women in the first few months after childbirth. However, there can be other medical conditions like anaemia, high sugars, high BP, thyroid disorders, and even heart problems, which can cause these symptoms.

So, I would suggest that you have a proper medical evaluation to rule out these conditions. If it turns out to be a post-natal depression, then there are effective treatment options available in the form of medication or psychological therapies which can help you come out of this phase soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Sheeba Stephen
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Sleep disorder


Loading Online Doctors....
Severe Tiredness, Enervation, Loss Of Focus Since Delivery. Help?

Hello Mrs. Langley and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Symptoms such as tiredness / fatigue, inability to concentrate, lack of energy / drive, poor sleep, etc. after the childbirth could be indicative of a post-natal depression. This can happen in about 10 % of women in the first few months after childbirth. However, there can be other medical conditions like anaemia, high sugars, high BP, thyroid disorders, and even heart problems, which can cause these symptoms. So, I would suggest that you have a proper medical evaluation to rule out these conditions. If it turns out to be a post-natal depression, then there are effective treatment options available in the form of medication or psychological therapies which can help you come out of this phase soon. Best wishes, Dr. Sheeba Stephen