8. Persistent Fatigue: The Endless Drain of Vitality
You’ve had a good night’s sleep, yet you wake up feeling as if you’ve run a marathon. Persistent fatigue is more than just feeling tired; it’s like someone pulled the plug on your energy reservoir. With autoimmune gastritis, fatigue isn’t just a state; it’s a condition.
Why does this happen? It’s a chain reaction. The inflammation in the stomach lining leads to poor absorption of nutrients, particularly iron. Now, iron is a VIP nutrient that your body needs to produce hemoglobin, the protein responsible for oxygen transport. No iron, no hemoglobin; no hemoglobin, low energy. It’s a domino effect.
Ever tried running your laptop with half its battery capacity? That’s what it feels like—constantly working on low power mode. You find it hard to concentrate, the day seems endless, and tasks feel like Herculean challenges. It’s not just physical fatigue; it’s mental and emotional as well.(8)
