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What Causes Fatigue, Drowsiness In Summer For An Otherwise Active Female?

I m a 25 year old female. I m short and admittedly I have a high BMI, however I ve been very involved in many activities. I ve been particularly physically active more than usual because I work at a summer program with children. However I ve noticed that since even before this job, I ve been very sleepy during the summer time. I can understand fatigue after a long hot day of running after 4th graders, but on days off and even years before the job, the drowsiness really gets me. If I d stay home, I d constantly take cat naps. I don t experience this in the other seasons. Last year in June I had to stay in the hospital for a week due to gallstones, and in my stay I was given potassium because supposedly my blood pressure would drop. Could the summer really affect my blood pressure and make me drowsy? Or was that a one time occurrence because of the gallstone incident? If so, what is making me so drowsy in the summer?
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Welcome to healthcare magic.In summer , one sweats a lot and loses electrolytes. So you need to ensure that you keep yourself hydrated well.Take electrolytes in the form of coconut water , fruit juices. Also you can use elctrolyte powders in water. Avoid aerated drinks. Use loose cotton clothes.Take 4-5 small meals, rather than large meals. As you have said your BMI is high, focus on reducing weight. Exercise daily for 45 minutes. Get your blood sugar and thyroid profile done.
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What Causes Fatigue, Drowsiness In Summer For An Otherwise Active Female?

Welcome to healthcare magic.In summer , one sweats a lot and loses electrolytes. So you need to ensure that you keep yourself hydrated well.Take electrolytes in the form of coconut water , fruit juices. Also you can use elctrolyte powders in water. Avoid aerated drinks. Use loose cotton clothes.Take 4-5 small meals, rather than large meals. As you have said your BMI is high, focus on reducing weight. Exercise daily for 45 minutes. Get your blood sugar and thyroid profile done.