Burnout and thyroid dysfunction can look very similar, with fatigue, brain fog and anxiety common to both. In an IOL feature by Vuyile Madwantsi, Dr Fatima Hoosain, Principal at Apffelstaedt Hoosain and Associates, warns that many people may be mistaking thyroid dysfunction for stress-related exhaustion. The article explains how to tell the two apart and notes that a simple blood test can often provide answers.

Read the article: https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/2026-05-26-thyroid-dysfunction-vs-burnout-when-im-just-tired-could-mean-something-more-serious/