Symptoms Of A Selenium Deficiency

Fatigue

The fatigue associated with a selenium deficiency can range in severity. Patients who are only mildly deficient may simply notice they feel more tired than usual after a long day, and this pattern may persist for several weeks. As the selenium deficiency becomes more severe, patients may start to feel they are never truly well-rested no matter how much sleep they are able to get. Patients may struggle with getting out of bed in the morning, and some may have to be absent from work or school due to the severity of their symptoms. Patients struggling with these issues should visit their primary care doctor first, and they may be referred to a sleep specialist for further testing. The sleep specialist can give advice about ways to reduce symptoms and increase sleep quality. If necessary, medications can be prescribed to reduce exhaustion and help make sleep easier.

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