Published on: 6/20/2025
What medical conditions could cause me to feel light-headed and tired constantly?
Feeling light-headed and tired all the time can be due to conditions like gastroparesis, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Explanation
Feeling light-headed and tired constantly can be linked to several medical conditions. Gastroparesis is one condition where the stomach takes too long to empty food. This can make you feel very tired. Another condition is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV can cause dizziness, and it's common to feel tired when this happens. Lastly, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can also make you feel tired. This is when fat builds up in the liver, even if you don't drink much alcohol.
Conditions to Consider:
- Gastroparesis: This condition affects how the stomach moves food. When the stomach doesn't work right, you might feel very tired.
- BPPV: This is a problem with your inner ear that causes dizziness. Feeling dizzy can make you feel tired more often.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: This is when fat builds up in the liver. It can make you feel tired because your liver isn't working as well as it should.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is best to talk with a healthcare provider for more information and guidance.
(References)
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- Newton JL. (2010). Systemic symptoms in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 20460914.
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