Fatigue - why so tired? Part II

Another common reason for fatigue is poor adrenal function, and in our present society, continuous stress is but one of many factors that impair adrenal gland function. Stress, whether it is physical, chemical, emotional or thermal stress, is still stress. During stress, ACTH is released by the pituitary gland. ACTH is responsible for increasing blood pressure by triggering sodium retention and potassium excretion. Under constant stress, this could result in water retention, which can lead to bloating that accentuates fatigue.