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Tiredness refers to a state in which a person battles to stay awake. There may be many causes of tiredness, including depression, insomnia, nutritional deficiencies such as anaemia, chronic illnesses, especially illnesses associated with pain, stress, and overworking.

If the tiredness is accompanied by a physical weakness then it is referred to as fatigue. Sleep disorders which may not be apparent, such as sleep apnoea (a disrupted sleep due to difficulty breathing), may also result in tiredness. If you are feeling tired and your sleep patterns are normal it may be advisable to consult a healthcare practitioner.