What is daytime sleepiness?
Daytime sleepiness is feeling sleepy during the daylight hours, when most people are awake and alert.
What causes daytime sleepiness?
Daytime sleepiness can be caused by:
Not having good sleep habits – For example, not having enough time to sleep at night or not having a regular sleep schedule.
A sleep disorder, such as:
Sleep apnea – People with this condition stop breathing for short periods during sleep.
Narcolepsy – People with this condition are very sleepy in the daytime and sometimes fall asleep suddenly during normal activities.
Insomnia – People with this condition have trouble falling or staying asleep.
Things that disturb your sleep, such as:
Sounds – For example, if you have a new baby, he or she might cry and wake you up at night.
Health conditions, such as restless legs syndrome or nighttime leg cramps.
Schedule changes that affect sleep – This might include working a night shift or traveling to another time zone.
Medicines – Certain medicines can cause daytime sleepiness.
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