Feeling drowsy and lethargic in the forehead area, constantly wanting to sleep.

May 15, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
A persistently drowsy and heavy feeling in the forehead may be caused by physiological factors, or by medical conditions such as neurasthenia or hypertension. If one habitually lacks sufficient sleep, experiences high psychological stress, or suffers from mental tension, neurasthenia can easily lead to brain fatigue. When the body is deprived of oxygen, symptoms such as dizziness and excessive sleepiness may occur.

A persistent feeling of drowsiness and heaviness in the forehead may be caused by physiological factors, or it could result from medical conditions such as neurasthenia or hypertension. The specific causes are analyzed as follows:

1. Physiological Causes

If an individual habitually lacks sufficient sleep or experiences high levels of psychological stress and mental tension, physical fatigue may develop, leading to excessive sleepiness. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure adequate sleep. Patients are encouraged to spend more time on outdoor activities and communicate with friends to help relieve psychological stress.

2. Pathological Causes

1) Neurasthenia

Neurasthenia can lead to brain fatigue and abnormal nerve excitation, resulting in sleep disorders. Under a doctor's guidance, patients may take medications such as sertraline hydrochloride tablets or escitalopram oxalate tablets for treatment.

2) Hypertension

In patients with hypertension, blood vessels are often narrower, leading to poor circulation. When the body is deprived of oxygen, symptoms such as dizziness and drowsiness may occur. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as furosemide tablets or metoprolol tartrate tablets as prescribed.

Besides the above-mentioned causes, drowsiness and head heaviness might also be due to diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cerebral infarction, or other conditions. It is important to maintain healthy living and dietary habits and engage in appropriate physical exercise to strengthen the body's immune system.