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Warning: Bangkok Residents at Risk for Brain Fatigue from Overwork!

May 8, 2024 – People in Bangkok are world-classified for ‘work without balance’, doctors at Wimut Hospital warn! Beware of brain fatigue. It is recommended that you stop overworking yourself and change your behavior immediately before you risk serious illness.

According to KSI’s Cities with the Overworked 2021 survey, “Bangkok” is ranked 3rd among the cities where people work the hardest in the world. This is a very worrying statistic. Because people who work hard for a long time will start thinking about work as quickly as possible or will not be able to concentrate as before. It is a signal that leads to “Brain fatigue” is a condition in which the brain works too hard and affects your life. And if left untreated, it can lead to many dangerous diseases.

Dr. Krittawit Rungchaeng, an internal medicine specialist specializing in the brain and nervous system. The Brain and Nervous System Center at Wimut Hospital provides information that Brain Fog Syndrome is not a disease, but a condition in which the brain works too hard causing an imbalance of neurotransmitters. This causes nerve cells to connect more slowly than usual. In some studies, it is said to be due to changes in blood flow in the brain. It causes the brain to proceed slowly. It can be compared to fog that covers the brain so that the brain cannot function fully. Resulting in lack of concentration Make decisions more slowly Short-term memory worsens or headaches, etc.

What kind of symptoms am I at risk for? “Brain Fatigue”

Brain fatigue can be caused by many reasons. And it can happen to people of all genders and ages. Most are caused by hard work, little rest, accumulated stress and lack of exercise. A noticeable characteristic of people with brain fatigue is that they cannot concentrate on anything for a long time or that they often make small errors in their work. Even if it’s a job you do every day. Some people may have problems with short-term memory. Causes temporary forgetfulness “Although the symptoms of brain fatigue may not be life-threatening, But if left untreated and left for a long time, it can cause other symptoms or diseases such as headaches. Insomnia leading to hypertension and stroke Therefore , if you start to have these symptoms It is recommended to consult a doctor to find the correct treatment plan.”

“Brain fatigue” is not difficult to treat, just adjust your behavior. Preventing and treating brain fatigue largely involves adjusting behavior in daily life. This can be done in several ways.

1️⃣ “Stress management” by finding relaxing activities that we enjoy. It could be meditation, watching a movie, playing a game or reading a book.

2️⃣ “Do physical activity regularly” at least 30 minutes at a time, 3-5 days a week to improve blood circulation in the brain. This will help reduce the risk of brain fatigue.

3️⃣ “Get enough rest 7-8 hours a day” and don’t go to bed too late. To maintain balance in the body, including the brain

4️⃣ “Supplement by eating foods beneficial to the brain” such as fish, whole grains, colorful vegetables and foods that contain minerals. and reduce alcohol and smoking consumption

Brain fatigue may not be a serious illness. But if we let it go, we won’t be able to do anything to our full potential. They may also be at risk for many diseases. “Anyone with symptoms that can be considered brain fatigue should find treatment quickly. By changing your lifestyle, eating well, sleeping enough, dedicating yourself to managing fatigue so that stress doesn’t accumulate, health is the most important thing.”

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