Why do I keep yawning?
Disease description:
I've been yawning a lot these past few days, and drinking coffee doesn't help. I just feel like sleeping all the time. Doctor, may I ask what could be causing this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Yawning may involve the following possible causes:
1. Sleep deprivation: Long-term late nights and irregular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 here, but it seems missing in translation) can lead to insufficient sleep, preventing the brain from getting adequate rest, thus causing frequent yawning.
2. Reduced sleep quality: Conditions such as frequent dreaming, easy awakening during the night, and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome can affect sleep quality, leading to fatigue and frequent yawning during the day.
3. Insufficient cerebral blood supply: Diseases such as atherosclerosis and cerebral vascular stenosis may lead to inadequate blood supply to the brain, which can cause clinical manifestations including yawning. This is especially true for elderly individuals, who are more prone to such problems due to decreased vascular elasticity.
4. Medication factors: Certain medications, such as sedatives and sleeping pills, may also cause yawning, as these drugs can affect the normal functioning of the nervous system.
5. Other factors: Underlying medical conditions such as anemia, hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism, as well as environmental factors such as polluted air and elevated carbon dioxide levels, may also lead to frequent yawning.
If frequent yawning is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms or affects your daily life, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
