10. Unexplained Fatigue: When Energy Levels Plummet Without Reason
Tiredness after a long day is one thing, but unexplained, perpetual fatigue is quite another. This draining exhaustion, where even getting out of bed feels like a Herculean task, can be a subtle sign of acute gastritis. While it may not seem directly related, the connection lies in the body’s nutritional assimilation.
When the stomach is inflamed, food breakdown isn’t efficient. This malabsorption means that even if one is eating enough, the body might not be extracting and utilizing all the essential nutrients. The result? A perpetual state of energy deficit, manifesting as fatigue.
It’s not just about the lack of energy. Chronic fatigue can cloud judgment, affect mood, and hamper daily functioning. It’s a cascading effect, with one’s professional, personal, and social life all bearing the brunt.(10)
