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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue And Depression

I'm a 22 yr olf female and have had fatigue for 3 years. I also struggle with depression as a result and i can barely do anything without feeling tired. I've gotten blood drawn many times and have been to several doctors but with no solid results. How can I know for sure if its depression vs. something else and is there any natural treatment for it that will truly work in balancing out levels?

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Hello thanks for asking from HEALTH CARE MAGIC

You have depression since last three years and have main symptoms like tiredness and fatigue. A number of medical conditions can also result in tiredness and depressive symptoms.

Medical conditions like Low vitamin B12, iron deficiency anaemia, hypothyroidism etc can present with such symptoms of recurrent persisting tiredness and depression. Get your B12, haemoglobin, thyroid hormone levels checked to rule out these conditions.

For depression take proper treatment from a psychiatrist. Supplements containing B12, iron supplements, Omega-3-Fatty Acids help to improve the symptoms of depression.

SSRIs are mainstay of treatment of depression. Medicines like Escitalopram, Sertraline etc are commonly used. Consult a psychiatrist for proper prescription.

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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue And Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HEALTH CARE MAGIC You have depression since last three years and have main symptoms like tiredness and fatigue. A number of medical conditions can also result in tiredness and depressive symptoms. Medical conditions like Low vitamin B12, iron deficiency anaemia, hypothyroidism etc can present with such symptoms of recurrent persisting tiredness and depression. Get your B12, haemoglobin, thyroid hormone levels checked to rule out these conditions. For depression take proper treatment from a psychiatrist. Supplements containing B12, iron supplements, Omega-3-Fatty Acids help to improve the symptoms of depression. SSRIs are mainstay of treatment of depression. Medicines like Escitalopram, Sertraline etc are commonly used. Consult a psychiatrist for proper prescription. Thanks, hope this helps you.