Extreme fatigue and overall physical malaise can also indicate an infection of intestinal worms. Hookworms and whipworms attach to the walls of the intestines and may cause blood loss. Over time, this bleeding can lead to anemia, most commonly iron-deficiency anemia. The fish tapeworm can cause a significant loss of vitamin B12, which can also lead to anemia and fatigue.

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