Symptom 9: Fatigue
Fatigue, more than just feeling ‘a bit tired,’ is a profound sense of exhaustion that doesn’t disappear after a good night’s rest. It latches on, draining individuals mentally and physically. In the context of Mallory Weiss Syndrome, fatigue is not a side-symptom but a direct consequence of the body’s internal duress.
The link between fatigue and this syndrome is, again, predominantly tied to blood loss. Hemorrhaging, even if not overtly noticeable, leads to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity. Red blood cells, those little vehicles ferrying oxygen to our body’s every nook and cranny, deplete in numbers. The aftermath? Organs and muscles screaming out for oxygen, manifesting as fatigue.
With Mallory Weiss Syndrome, fatigue isn’t just a bodily symptom. The constant worry, the pain, the unease – it mentally taxes an individual. This amalgamation of mental and physical weariness amplifies the feeling of exhaustion, making daily tasks seem Herculean. (9)
