Adrenal Dysfunction And Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms And Causes
Always tired? Stressed? Struggling with mental health? The symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and adrenal fatigue are wide and varied.
But what is adrenal dysfunction and fatigue?
A disruption to the standard operation of your adrenal glands, adrenal dysfunction and adrenal fatigue describe a situation where your hormone levels are likely out of balance. Such imbalances can affect your entire body, leading or contributing to other health issues.
Adrenal dysfunction and fatigue symptoms will vary greatly from each individual to the next.
They can include but are not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Body aches
- Craving sweet and salty foods
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
- Falling sick more often
- Fatigue and weakness
- Low libido
- Low stress tolerance
- Poor or disrupted sleep
As a holistic doctor specialising in integrative and functional approaches to medicine and healing, Dr Jaimini looks to the root causes of these symptoms to help tailor treatment options.
So, what are the causes of adrenal dysfunction and fatigue?
- Anything that gives rise to high stress hormones such as cortisol (e.g. excessive exercise, recovery from surgical procedures)
- Gut health issues
- Hormonal imbalance (e.g. glucose dysregulation with insulin resistance)
- Lack of exercise
- Low DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
- Poor dietary habits (e.g. excessive sugar, processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine)
- Poor / sedentary lifestyle
- Sleep disorders leading to HPA dysfunction
- Stress
- Thyroid disorders
- And more
Once Dr Jaimini understands what might be causing adrenal dysfunction, she can help you start the journey to a healthier you.