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What Causes Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness?

I am 47 I have struggled with a huge loss of energy want to sleep all the time... I coach highschool softball when I do to much physical work my left arm swells and my heart races when I m excited. My blood levels in November were excellent... is this something to worry about or is it just age catching up with me?
posted on Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Even with age catching you won't develop that much weakness. You may check for hemoglobin, thyroid profile, electrolyte levels, Vitamin D levels or Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels, etc. Use tablet Levocarnitine and vitamin D once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine for other possibilities and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Even with age catching you won t develop that much weakness. You may check for hemoglobin, thyroid profile, electrolyte levels, Vitamin D levels or Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels, etc. Use tablet Levocarnitine and vitamin D once a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine for other possibilities and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu