Chronic fatigue i.e. exhaustion
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Prices are starting prices and depend on the selected studies and treatment methods. An outpatient clinic fee and Kanta fee are added to consultation visits.
| Service | Price estimate | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Start of CPAP machine therapy (1st appointment with a sleep apnoea nurse) *The customer purchases a CPAP machine for themselves, starting from 229,20 €. | from 229,20 € No Kela reimbursement Price estimate from 229,20 € No Kela reimbursement | *The customer purchases a CPAP machine for themselves, starting from 229,20 €. |
| Initial examination for snoring | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | |
| Concise sleep polygraphy No Kela reimbursement will be paid for a concise sleep polygraphy. Learn more and book an appointment for a concise sleep polygraphy | from 558,70 € No Kela reimbursement Price estimate from 558,70 € No Kela reimbursement | No Kela reimbursement will be paid for a concise sleep polygraphy. Learn more and book an appointment for a concise sleep polygraphy |
| First appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance The estimated total price of a sleep apnoea oral appliance starts from about EUR 1,200. Learn more and book a first appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance | from 96,80 € Without Kela reimbursement from 123,80 € Price estimate from 96,80 € Without Kela reimbursement from 123,80 € | The estimated total price of a sleep apnoea oral appliance starts from about EUR 1,200. Learn more and book a first appointment for a sleep apnoea oral appliance |
| Initial evaluation for sleep apnoea | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | |
| Initial examination of sleep disorders | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € |
Revised 11/5/2025
Published 3/4/2025
Fatigue can be mental, physical or emotional. When normal sleep and rest are not enough for you to feel refreshed and energised, you could be experiencing fatigue. The need for sleep is individual, but, on average, an adult needs 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night.
Temporary fatigue that goes away with rest is not dangerous – everyone feels tired every now and then. About 5% of people experience long-term fatigue, i.e. abnormal fatigue that occurs at least three days a week for three months.
Fatigue is often caused by factors related to life situation or lifestyle. These factors may include:
Being overweight or underweight is associated with several factors that cause fatigue.
The dark season can disrupt the circadian rhythm, which affects energy levels and coping. Spending time in the dark lowers energy levels, and regular variations in light and darkness promote both good sleep at night and activity during the day.
On the other hand, various conditions that require examination and treatment can cause fatigue.
Fatigue can be caused by, for example:
Certain medications – such as some antidepressants, relaxants, sedatives and sleeping pills – can also cause a decrease in daytime energy levels. Changes in medication can also increase fatigue.
Screen time, which often takes up a large part of our day, can interfere with the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, making it difficult to fall asleep. Similarly, if you don't spend enough time relaxing before going to bed, it will be difficult for you to fall asleep and the quality of your sleep will decrease.
Fatigue can be associated with, for example:
Fatigue increases the risk of accidents and makes you more likely to injure yourself while exercising, for example.
You can try to alleviate fatigue through the following methods:
You should have your fatigue examined and, if necessary, treated if:
At Mehiläinen, our professionals specialised in sleep-related problems, such as fatigue, will help you determine what is causing your fatigue and find the right treatment for you.
If a physical cause is revealed, the nature and extent of the fatigue can be surveyed more precisely with an at-home sleep registration study, i.e. a sleep polygraphy for sleep apnoea, carried out via Mehiläinen's laboratory.
The treatment of difficult sleep disorders may require the expertise of specialists in several different fields.
If necessary, Mehiläinen can combine the expertise of several specialists – such as neurologists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists, ENT doctors and clinical neurophysiologists – to examine sleep disorders and treat patients.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Deep exhaustion and weakness that does not improve with rest.
Insomnia
Being stressed and busy daily can make it difficult to calm down, which, in turn, will affect sleep.
Narcolepsy
Excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of suddenly falling asleep may be caused by narcolepsy.
Other sleep disorders
Sleep disorders include restless legs and the rarer disorders of narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome and various parasomnias.
Restless legs syndrome
Uncomfortable sensations in the limbs at rest can disturb sleep.
Sleep apnoea
Narrowing of the airways and relaxation of the muscles during sleep can lead to pauses in breathing.
Snoring
Noise during sleep is caused by a narrowing of the airway.
CPAP therapy
Positive airway pressure ventilation effectively reduces sleep apnoea symptoms and improves the quality of life.
Sleep apnea examination, night polygraphy
A reliable at-home examination to diagnose and assess the severity of sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnoea oral appliance
A treatment especially for mild sleep apnoea.
Fatigue, whether temporary or constant, can be physical, mental or emotional. Fatigue is usually caused by too little sleep or sleep that is not restorative enough. Fatigue is typically a result of factors related to life situation or lifestyle, such as diet and exercise, stress and recovery. Certain conditions and medications can also cause fatigue.
About 5% of people experience long-term fatigue, i.e. abnormal fatigue that occurs at least three days a week for three months.
To fight fatigue, make sure you have a regular lifestyle: Enough time for sleep and a regular circadian rhythm, a well-balanced diet and adequate hydration. Everyday activity and sufficient, appropriately intensive exercise. If the fatigue persists for a long time or starts to have a significant impact on your everyday life, you should have it examined.
To reduce morning fatigue, ensure good sleep hygiene, i.e. a sufficiently dark, cool and quiet sleeping environment. Waking up with either natural light or a wake-up light can help you wake up feeling more energised. Avoid heavy meals and, for example, caffeine before bedtime. If the fatigue persists for a long time or starts to have a significant impact on your everyday life, you should have it examined.
The right help for fatigue depends on the cause of the fatigue. If the cause is lack of sleep, the most important treatment for fatigue is to reserve a period for sleep that is long and calm enough. It may be necessary to improve your lifestyle by, for example, increasing exercise and taking care of recovery, reducing stimulant use, improving sleep hygiene and reducing pressure.
If the fatigue is not explained by lack of sleep, the cause should be determined in order to choose the right treatment. If the cause of fatigue is an illness, the illness in question must be treated appropriately. If the fatigue persists for a long time or starts to have a significant impact on your everyday life, you should have it examined.
You can influence your sleep through your actions during the day and evening. You can improve your quality of sleep by, for example, winding down in the evening, ensuring a regular circadian rhythm, having regular meal times and a varied diet, drinking enough water during the day, reducing or avoiding the use of caffeine and other substances, getting enough exercise and also ensuring recovery. In addition, you should ensure good sleeping conditions by making sure the space you sleep in is sufficiently quiet, dark and cool. Calming and relaxing breathing exercises can also help.
The need for sleep is individual, but the recommendation for adults is 7–9 hours per night. Children and young people usually need more sleep. It's important to remember that the quality of sleep is as important as its quantity.
If the fatigue is constant, does not ease with rest or prevents daily activities, it is not normal. If you experience sudden, severe fatigue or other symptoms related to fatigue, such as pain or shortness of breath, it's important to see a doctor.
If the fatigue starts suddenly, is intense, lasts for a long time or starts to have a significant impact on everyday life or is associated with other symptoms, you should have it examined.
Fatigue is examined by surveying your lifestyle and life situation. An in-depth interview and an initial survey are the basis of all examination and treatment related to sleep disorders. Various sleep questionnaires and a sleep diary are also commonly used. If necessary, the cause of fatigue can also be examined with a few key laboratory tests. On the basis of your symptoms, you can also have an ECG, an X-ray of the lungs and other laboratory tests, if necessary.
The treatment of fatigue, as well as any other sleep-related problem, starts with a thorough survey of the patient's symptoms, after which further examinations, such as laboratory tests or a sleep registration study, can be carried out, depending on the situation.
The treatment of fatigue, as well as the treatment of sleep-related problems in general, begins with a thorough survey of the patient's symptoms. The price of an initial examination for sleep disorders varies from specialist to specialist. You can see each specialist's price for the initial examination for sleep disorders in our online appointment booking service. Thanks to our flexible payment methods, you can also pay for this examination in instalments, for example. Learn more about our payment methods.
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