Asthenia is characterized by a feeling of fatigue, however, it is not a temporary condition but a pathology. Indeed, if fatigue dissipates after rest, asthenia is more of a permanent fatigue.
The different types of asthenia
There are 3 types of asthenia. The first type is organic asthenia, so called because the damage to an organ is the cause. The pathology usually follows one or more infectious diseases, for example, hepatitis, tuberculosis or blood-related diseases, or conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The feeling of fatigue occurs especially in the evening. Sometimes, instead of being the consequence of the diseases mentioned above, asthenia is rather the harbinger of them.
The second type is reactive asthenia, also known as functional asthenia. In the majority of cases, it is constraints and stress that are responsible. The individual then feels tired from morning to night. Being exacerbated by this sensation, he can't even stand the noise anymore.
The third type is psychic asthenia, which mainly affects people who are prone to depression. They are morally and physically exhausted, usually after a shocking event, including the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, etc.
The telltale signs of asthenia
Asthenia is manifested by a lack of appetite, sleep disorders, muscular and intellectual fatigue (difficulty concentrating and failing memory) and a decrease in libido. In short, asthenia is a feeling of exhaustion that is constant. Asthenia can occur at any age and can be caused by several factors. Students with asthenia have difficulty understanding and experience chronic headaches. They can no longer express themselves easily and forget certain words or confuse letters.
The treatment of asthenia with homeopathy
Homeopathic methods consist of activating the body's immune system with natural substances. This way, the body does not need to absorb chemicals. To do this, the homeopathic remedy reproduces the same symptoms as the disease that must be fought.
For a subject recovering from infectious diseases, China rubra 9 CH, 5 granules should be taken 3 times a day for 10 days, especially when asthenia occurs after abundant diarrhea. In the case of overwork, Anacardium orientale 9 CH should be taken in 5 granules twice a day, morning and evening, for one month, to be renewed if necessary. This medication is particularly recommended for students. In case of headaches and memory problems, Kalium phosporicum 15 CH is to be taken in 5 granules a day for one month, to be renewed if necessary. When, in addition to headaches and memory problems, one is prone to frequent diarrhea and hair loss, Phosphoricum acidum 30 CH is recommended in 1 dose per week, for 3 months. When the student notices an upsurge in acne and sleep disorders, it is advisable to consume Selenium metallicum 9 CH in 5 granules for 2 to 3 months.
Calcarea phosphorica 15 H is to be taken in one dose every month during the school year to prevent attention and memory disorders. In case of psychological and nervous fatigue, or when the student shows signs of exhaustion and despondency, he or she should consume Zincum metal 7 to 9 hours in two doses a day. Anacardium orientale 9 H is also recommended in two doses a day, for those who are intellectually tired and aggressive towards those around them. For states of stress associated with stage fright, especially when preparing for an important event such as an exam, Gelsemium 9 H is to be taken the day before and the morning of the event. In view of periods of intense work, Phosphoricum acidum 7 H combined with Kalium phosphoricum 7 H and Gelsemium 9 H should be taken twice a day.
When to see a doctor?
When the intense feeling of fatigue reaches a child, or a pregnant woman or a breastfeeding mother, he or she should be taken to the doctor. Do the same if the state of great fatigue does not disappear even after hours of sleep. When the asthenia does not disappear after a month of treatment, you have to go back to the doctor. Similarly, a drop in libido, or even sexual impotence, requires the handling of a specialist. If the patient loses a lot of weight and suffers from joint pain, fever or discomfort at the same time, a doctor should be consulted.
