Always yawning, feeling tired and fatigued
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Frequent yawning, lack of energy, and feelings of fatigue may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological conditions such as anemia and neurasthenia; targeted treatment depends on the specific underlying cause. Besides these relatively common reasons, other potential causes include medication side effects, depression, and cerebral arteriosclerosis. If you experience any discomfort, you should seek medical attention promptly for evaluation and timely treatment.
Generally, frequent yawning accompanied by fatigue and lack of energy may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological conditions such as anemia or neurasthenia. Treatment should be targeted based on the specific underlying cause. The details are as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
In daily life, staying up late frequently or suffering from insufficient sleep may prevent the body and brain from getting adequate rest, leading to yawning and fatigue. This is considered a normal physiological response and usually does not require special treatment.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Anemia
Patients with anemia may experience reduced oxygen-carrying capacity due to decreased red blood cells in peripheral blood, which can lead to frequent yawning and drowsiness. Symptoms can be alleviated under medical guidance using medications such as ferrous succinate tablets or iron dextran dispersible tablets.
2) Neurasthenia
Being constantly under stress or tension may lead to neurasthenia. Poor sleep quality can easily result in brain fatigue, causing symptoms such as excessive sleepiness, constant yawning, and lack of energy. These symptoms may be relieved with medications such as oryzanol tablets or Anshen Buyao liquid, taken as prescribed by a doctor.
Besides the common causes mentioned above, other factors such as medication side effects, depression, or cerebral arteriosclerosis may also contribute. If any discomfort symptoms occur, it is important to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment to avoid delaying diagnosis and management.
