Low Energy & Fatigue Richmond, BC
Find the cause before treating the tiredness.
Ongoing fatigue has many possible causes, including poor or disrupted sleep, low iron or vitamin B12, thyroid and other hormone changes, low mood, medications and chronic illness. A physician assessment, usually with blood tests, helps sort them out. At RAAC in Richmond, BC, Dr. Jiang's team starts with a history and lab work, and refers you on if something needs specialist care. Results vary.
- History First
- A full history and symptom review
- Lab Work
- Blood tests to look for treatable causes
- Referral
- Specialist care if the assessment points to it
- History First
- A full history and symptom review
- Lab Work
- Blood tests to look for treatable causes
- Referral
- Specialist care if the assessment points to it
Is This You?
Fatigue shows up in different ways. Check the signs that match you, then share them with a doctor:
If you checked two or more, a physician assessment is worth booking. Persistent fatigue should always be reviewed by a doctor.
Why Am I So Tired?
Fatigue is rarely just stress or ageing. Several body systems affect energy, and more than one can be involved at once.
Hormone Imbalance
Thyroid problems and changes in sex hormones, for example around perimenopause, menopause or low testosterone, can affect energy and mood. Blood tests help show whether they are involved.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Low iron, vitamin B12 or vitamin D can contribute to fatigue. These are checked with blood tests rather than guessed.
Sleep, Mood & Stress
Poor sleep, sleep apnea, low mood, anxiety and long-term stress are very common causes of tiredness, and they often need their own assessment.
Medical Conditions & Medications
Anemia, diabetes, infections, other chronic conditions and some medications can all cause fatigue, which is why a doctor should review persistent tiredness.
How Is Low Energy Assessed at RAAC?
We start with questions and tests, not supplements or stimulants.
Assess, test, then decide: history, examination and blood tests first, then a plan that may include lifestyle changes, treatment of a cause, or referral.
1If an Assessment Points to a Hormone Cause
Hormone Therapy Discussion
If symptoms and lab work point to a hormone deficiency, a physician can discuss whether hormone therapy is appropriate, including benefits, risks and monitoring. It is not suitable for everyone.
Testosterone Assessment
For men with symptoms and confirmed low testosterone on blood tests, a physician can discuss options and monitoring. Testosterone therapy has risks and is not for everyone.
How We Approach Low Energy
Board-Certified Physician
Dr. Jiang combines conventional medical training with a functional-medicine approach, and begins with a history and examination.
Lab Work First
Blood tests are used to look for treatable causes such as iron, vitamin or thyroid issues and hormone changes, so decisions rest on data.
Personalized Plans
Your plan is based on your history and results, not a standard package.
Referral When Needed
If the assessment suggests something that needs your family doctor or a specialist, we will say so and refer you.
Common Questions
Ready to Find the Cause of Your Fatigue?
Book an assessment with Dr. Jiang to review your symptoms and decide which tests make sense.
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