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Tiredness and fatigue
Find out about some of the common causes of tiredness and fatigue, treatments and things you can do to help, plus when to get medical advice.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.
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Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can happen if you get too hot. They can be serious. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also be caused by very intense exercise.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Find out about myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS. It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms. Extreme tiredness is the main symptom.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) - Treatment
Read about the treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS. The main symptom is persistent tiredness, which can severely affect your ability to carry out everyday activities.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) - Diagnosis
Find out how myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is diagnosed. There is no test for the condition, but there are clear guidelines for diagnosing it.
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Surgical fat transfer
Read about surgical fat transfer, which is cosmetic surgery to move fat from one part of the body to another. It's also known as a "fat graft" or "lipomodelling".
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Sleep and tiredness after having a baby
Tips for coping with tiredness and sleep problems when you have a new baby, with advice about how to relax, get more sleep and deal with stress.
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Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs disease is a very rare and usually fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system.