Full blood count with ferritin
- What it measures
- Your red and white blood cells and your iron stores.
- Why it matters
- Low iron and anaemia are common, treatable causes of tiredness.
Well Man Clinic
Fatigue
Find out why you're tired all the time.
What it is
Fatigue is one of the most common reasons people seek help, and one of the most often dismissed. Routine tests can come back normal while you still feel exhausted.
Lasting energy depends on many systems working together: blood, thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, sleep, the brain and mood. Finding which ones are involved is the key to getting your energy back.
Is this you?
- Tired on waking, however long you sleep
- Afternoon energy slumps
- Poor concentration
- Low stamina
- Needing caffeine to get through the day
Common root causes
We look at all three corners of the body–mind–brain triangle.
Body
Low iron, B12 or vitamin D, thyroid problems, blood sugar swings and low testosterone.
Mind
Burnout, low mood and constant overcommitment.
Brain
Poor sleep quality, and brain fatigue after illness or head injury.
How we assess it
A symptom profile, energy and sleep questionnaires, a full blood panel and a functional neurology examination.
Available in clinic in Llandudno, or remotely by video with home or partner-site blood tests.
If fatigue comes with unexplained weight loss, night sweats or a fever that won't settle, see your GP promptly.
Take the symptom profile
Our Whole-Body Health Profile covers fatigue and every other body system, with sections written just for men. It shows which areas are worth investigating, and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Key lab tests
The tests most often useful for fatigue. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
Thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Why it matters
- An underactive thyroid slows energy production throughout the body.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Two vitamins needed for healthy blood and nerves.
- Why it matters
- Low levels cause tiredness and brain fog.
Start with the Men's Health MOT
One assessment, a full picture of your health, and a clear plan.