{"id":5084,"date":"2019-08-14T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hexagonmining.com\/?p=5084"},"modified":"2019-09-16T13:19:42","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:19:42","slug":"recognizing-the-signs-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hexagonmining.com\/en\/recognizing-the-signs-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing the signs of chronic fatigue syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script src=\"https:\/\/be2021615bb34eb1936639d3c642f388.js.ubembed.com\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Everyone gets tired now and then. It\u2019s usually due to temporary sleep deprivation or physical exertion. But some people suffer from unexplainable fatigue on a long-term basis. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a medical condition that causes extreme tiredness, which does not improve with rest. It can be a serious safety issue for professional drivers and individuals who must operate heavy machinery at work.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of deaths and countless injuries are caused by distracted drivers each year. Despite legislation aimed at curbing distracted driving, it\u2019s still a problem that goes beyond highways and into work sites, including surface <a href=\"https:\/\/hexagonmining.com\/solutions\/safety-portfolio\/collision-avoidance\">mining operations<\/a>. It has been estimated that 65% of open pit accidents are related to fatigue and distraction.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can help prevent such accidents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs and symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The primary symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is an extreme, relentless fatigue that affects a person\u2019s ability to go about their daily life. The fatigue tends to get worse after physical or mental exertion. Other signs and symptoms include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n<li>Enlarged lymph nodes<\/li>\n<li>Loss of memory or concentration<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained joint or muscle pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, patients may wake up after a full night\u2019s rest feeling fatigued and sluggish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Causes and risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t known exactly why some people develop chronic fatigue syndrome. It\u2019s thought that some people may have a genetic predisposition to it, and that it may be triggered by any of the following problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Viral infections<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal imbalances<\/li>\n<li>Immune system impairment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chronic fatigue syndrome tends to affect more women than men, although it\u2019s thought this may be because women might be more likely to report extreme fatigue to their doctors. Individuals in their 40s and 50s seem to be at a higher risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatments and accommodations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While there is no cure for this condition, medications and physical therapy may help manage the symptoms. In addition, truck drivers and individuals who operate heavy machinery may need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine if they can safely perform work activities. Accommodations could be necessary, such as driver alertness detection technology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.hexagonmining.com\/mineprotect-oas-lv\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hexagonmining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Asset-27-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hgnminingblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Asset-27-2.png 736w, https:\/\/hgnminingblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Asset-27-2-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to upgrade your company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hexagonmining.com\/solutions\/safety-portfolio\/operator-alertness\">fatigue risk management<\/a> strategies, turn to Hexagon for the solution. Our Operator Alertness System (OAS) is a fully integrated distraction detection platform that supports driver alertness and reduces safety hazards. For more information about how OAS can mitigate risk for your company, visit our update <a href=\"https:\/\/info.hexagonmining.com\/mineprotect-oas-lv\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone gets tired now and then. It\u2019s usually due to temporary sleep deprivation or physical exertion. But some people suffer from unexplainable fatigue on a long-term basis. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a medical condition that causes extreme tiredness, which does not improve with rest. 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