Why Am I So Tired? 8 Common Causes and the Tests That Help
Most ongoing tiredness comes from too little or poor-quality sleep, sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia, an underactive thyroid, low vitamin B12, depression, diabetes or medicine side effects. About 1 in 3 US adults say they do not get enough sleep. If tiredness lasts several weeks despite better sleep, see your provider. A short, targeted set of blood tests finds a physical cause in about 8% of cases.