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Fatigue

Meaning

Fatigue is a clinical state characterized by a pervasive and persistent subjective feeling of exhaustion, lack of energy, and weariness that is not significantly relieved by rest or sleep. This condition extends beyond normal tiredness, often manifesting as a profound physical and cognitive limitation that impairs daily functioning and quality of life. Within the hormonal health context, fatigue frequently serves as a non-specific but crucial symptom, indicating potential underlying dysregulation in the thyroid, adrenal, or sex hormone axes. A clinical translator recognizes this symptom as a signal of compromised physiological resilience or metabolic inefficiency.