Laziness

About the Symptom

It describes the reduction in daily physical activity. The physical activity level is used to estimate a person's total energy expenditure.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Muscle weakness in the limbs
• Unilateral blindness
• Dysphagia
• Edema
• Slurred speech
• Abnormal sensation (tingling, prickling)
• Photophobia
• Cough
• Neck pain / stiffness
• Impossible to walk normally
• Head injury
• Altered mental status (delirium)
• Disorder of consciousness
• Visual field defect
• Involuntary movements

Possible Causes

Generally, Laziness can be related to:

• Depression

  Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and changes in sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and past trauma can cause depression, it can take time to identify and address causes, and genetic factors may also be at play.

• Bipolar Disorder

  A disorder marked by extreme and persistent shifts in mood that last for weeks to months, from periods of sustained depression to periods of elevated mood and euphoria. The precise cause is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors contribute.

• Hypothyroidism

  A disorder where thyroid hormone levels in the body are abnormally low. These hormones are necessary for growth, development, and metabolism. Some symptoms include unintended weight gain, constipation, changes in menstrual cycles, dry skin, brittle nails, depression and memory issues. It can be caused by an autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto's) or from prior thyroid surgery and sometimes medications.

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation
• Migraine
• Alzheimer's Disease

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Laziness may be related to these serious diseases:

• Chronic Subdural Hematoma

  This refers to blood collecting in the space between the brain and the brain's outer covering (dura). It can be caused by even minor injuries or bumps to the head, particularly in those who are at increased risk. Older adults and those on certain blood-thinning medications or with bleeding disorders are at higher risk. Some people will have no or few symptoms but can develop more symptoms (confusion, headaches, personality changes) if it expands.

• Cerebral Infarction
• Meningitis

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Have you been less active lately?
• How long have you felt fatigued?
• How has your energy level changed since it started?

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