What causes excessive sleepiness and fatigue?
Disease description:
I have been feeling very sleepy lately and constantly tired, no matter how much I sleep. So, I would like to ask, what are the causes of excessive sleepiness and fatigue?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Excessive sleepiness and fatigue are common symptoms that can be summarized into the following main causes:
1. Physiological factors: Long-term late nights, insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality, and excessive fatigue can all lead to physical tiredness, resulting in symptoms of excessive sleepiness and fatigue.
2. Psychological factors: Excessive mental stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional factors may also cause autonomic nervous system dysfunction, leading to excessive sleepiness and fatigue.
3. Pathological factors:
Anemia: Patients with anemia may experience symptoms of excessive sleepiness and fatigue due to reduced hemoglobin levels and decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
Endocrine diseases: Conditions such as hypothyroidism and diabetes can affect the body's metabolism and energy supply, causing excessive sleepiness and fatigue.
Respiratory diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral infarction or hemorrhage, and cardiac diseases such as heart failure or arrhythmia can all potentially cause symptoms of excessive sleepiness and fatigue.
4. Medication factors: Certain medications, such as sleeping pills and antidepressants, may cause excessive sleepiness and fatigue as side effects.
If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
