Drowsiness (Sleepiness)

About- Drowsiness also called somnolence or excess sleepiness is the feeling abnormally sleepy or tired during the day which can be accompanied by lethargy, weakness, and lack of mental agility.

Symptoms-
 Fatigue
 Lethargy
 Low energy
 Malaise
 Memory problem
 Mood swings
 Personality or behaviour changes
 
Causes-
 Anxiety disorder
 Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
 Concussion or head trauma
 Depression
 Grief
 Hypernatremia (excessive levels of sodium)
 Hyponatremia (low levels of sodium)
 Hypothermia
 Hypothyroidism
 Infectious mononucleosis (mono) 
 Irregular work schedule
 Jetlag
 Medications
 Sleep disorder
 Stress

Specialist to visit
 General Physician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthgrades.com

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