Fatigue

When you always feel tired, it’s time to schedule a health evaluation at H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine in North Austin. Led by Dorian Frackelton, CRNP, the mobile medical team brings diagnostic care directly to your home to identify the cause of fatigue. The providers customize a care plan using holistic strategies through Lifestyle Medicine to address persistent tiredness and improve your overall wellness. Call H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine in North Texas to schedule an evaluation for persistent fatigue, or book a consultation online today.

What causes fatigue?

Fatigue describes persistent tiredness that can interfere with your quality of life. There are many medical conditions that can cause fatigue, including:

• Cancer
• Anxiety
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Heart disease
• Hormone imbalance
• Chronic kidney disease

You can also experience ongoing fatigue because of lifestyle habits like poor quality sleep, too much or too little physical activity, and poor nutrition.

H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine provides comprehensive care for adults and children experiencing fatigue. The medical providers provide diagnostic evaluations in the comfort of your own home and can monitor your treatment through the online telehealth platform.

When should I seek medical care for fatigue?

Occasional fatigue can happen if you experience stress or temporary disruptions in your sleep. Periodic tiredness may not require medical attention and is often treatable with lifestyle changes.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine.

The providers meet with you in your home to assess your symptoms. They may order blood work or other diagnostic tests to identify underlying medical issues contributing to fatigue.

Based on your test results, the providers customize a treatment plan to address the underlying cause of fatigue and restore your energy levels.

How is fatigue treated?

The H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine team takes a holistic approach through Lifestyle Medicine to treat fatigue and its underlying cause.

In addition to any medications you need for chronic health issues like heart disease or diabetes, the providers may recommend strategies like:

• Daily exercise
• Nutritional counseling
• Stress reduction techniques
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Sleep schedule improvements

H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine also recommend meal plans that ensure optimal nutrition for your body.

Through home and virtual telehealth visits, the team continues to monitor your progress with treatment and ensure the root cause of your fatigue is well managed. 

Call H & F Urgent Care and Family Medicine in North Austin to schedule an in-home evaluation for fatigue, or book an appointment online today.