7. Chronic Fatigue: The Energy Drain You Can’t Shake Off
Fatigue is a common complaint, yet when it’s chronic and paired with other symptoms, it demands a second look. Gallbladder cancer can cause an incessant fatigue that makes even the simplest tasks feel like mountain-climbing endeavors. The body is directing its limited energy towards battling the cancerous cells, leaving you in a state of exhaustion.
The intriguing part about this fatigue is its stubborn nature. You might think a good night’s sleep would resolve it, but this is fatigue that scoffs at eight hours of rest. You wake up just as drained as when you went to bed. It’s as if the reset button for your body’s energy has been deactivated or, worse yet, hijacked.
The cause of this fatigue often leads back to metabolic disruptions and chemical imbalances. The cancer affects not just the gallbladder but also indirectly interferes with hormone production and energy regulation. Your entire system gets bogged down, making fatigue one of the most insidious symptoms of gallbladder cancer. (7)
