Posts Tagged ‘fatigue’

Fatigue in primary biliary cirrhosis

Fatigue in primary biliary cirrhosis Matilda Hale, patient1, Julia L Newton, professor of ageing and medicine2, David E J Jones, professor of liver immunology2 Author Affiliations Correspondence to: J L Newton Julia.Newton@newcastle.ac.uk Accepted 4 July 2012 This patient developed severe fatigue as a result of primary biliary cirrhosis in her 40s. She describes her frustration…

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Four Ways to Beat Cirrhosis Fatigue

Four Ways to Beat Cirrhosis Fatigue Fatigue is a problem frequently experienced by those with chronic hepatitis. Fortunately, there are several different kinds of approaches that can help mitigate fatigue. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. As the most common symptom of chronic hepatitis, fatigue is also one of the hardest ones to address. Likely because of…

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Fatigue and Liver Disease

Fatigue and Liver Disease In this article, which is excerpted from my book “ Dr. Melissa Palmer’s Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease” I will discuss one of the most common and debilitating symptoms among individuals with liver disease – fatigue.  Fatigue is a symptom characterized by a diminished ability to exert oneself, usually associated…

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Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion

Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion Many of us are caregivers, whether we have a special-needs child, a parent with Alzheimer’s, an ill partner, or are in a caregiving profession such as being a nurse, therapist, or teacher. When the stress of continually being there for others is high, we can become overwhelmed by our caregiving responsibilities…

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