Neurasthenia

Neurasthenia is a syndrome of persistent fatigue, nervous exhaustion, irritability, headache, sleep disturbance, and dyspepsia, following prolonged stress or overwork, without an identifiable organic cause. It overlaps with chronic fatigue and anxiety. Clinical: easy fatigability, poor concentration, headache, insomnia, and GI discomfort. Treatment: rest, stress reduction, regular sleep/exercise, and supportive psychotherapy; screen for depression and organic disease.

Common Symptoms

Persistent fatigue; nervous exhaustion; irritability; headache; insomnia; dyspepsia; after overwork/stress

Causes and Pathogenesis

Prolonged stress/overwork and sleep disruption produce fatigue and autonomic symptoms, without identifiable organic disease.

Treatment

Rest/stress reduction; regular sleep/exercise; supportive psychotherapy; screen for depression/organic disease

Preventive Measures

Avoid overwork; regular sleep/exercise; stress management.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Psychiatry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.