If you are yawning all the time and feel that you want to get a nap many times during the day, you may be suffering from sleep deprivation. Excessive daytime sleepiness refers to the desire to fall asleep in the middle of the day due to a feeling of low energy level even after getting a full night’s rest.
While it may not sound like a very serious issue, this sleepiness could be the symptom of an underlying medical disorder that you may be suffering from. So don’t take it lightly and read on to see what could be the possible reason for this general feeling of sleepiness that seems to pervade your usual day.
What can cause excessive daytime sleepiness?
There can be a number of causes that lead to excessive daytime sleepiness. These include breathing disorders such as sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome. These can cause interrupted sleep which you may not be aware of, but can cause the feeling of fatigue to linger. You feel un-rested because you actually do not get a good night’s rest.
Other sleep disorder can also be there such as restless legs syndrome or narcolepsy. It may not always be related to breathing disorders as sleep can be affected by many other medical conditions in the body.
17/11/2012 : HealthWatchCenter.
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