Causes of Permanent Drowsiness
There are many possible causes of permanent drowsiness, some of which are:
1. Sleep apnea: This is a condition in which a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep. This can cause a person to feel very tired during the day.
2. Narcolepsy: This is a disorder that causes people to fall asleep suddenly and without warning.
3. Depression: Depression can cause people to feel exhausted and sleepy all the time.
4. Medications: Many medications can cause drowsiness as a side effect. These include medications for allergies, colds, and pain relief.
5. Alcohol and drug abuse: Abuse of alcohol or drugs can cause extreme fatigue and drowsiness.
6. Thyroid disease: A lack of thyroid hormones, which can be caused by an underactive or overactive thyroid gland, can cause excessive sleepiness.
7. Anemia: A shortage of red blood cells in the body is called anemia. It can cause extreme tiredness and drowsiness.
8. Seizure disorders: Both epileptic seizures and non-epileptic seizures (pseudoseizures) may cause extreme drowsiness during or after a seizure event, which is often followed by confusion or amnesia for details of what happened immediately before or after the seizure occurred..
9. Parkinson’s disease: Parkinson’s disease involves the loss of brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. One of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is excessive daytime sleepiness.
10. Brain tumors: A tumor in the brain can cause a person to feel very tired and drowsy all the time.
11. Sleep deprivation: Not getting enough sleep can cause a person to feel excessively tired and sleepy during the day.
12. Chronic fatigue syndrome: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disorder that causes extreme tiredness that lasts for six months or more.
13. Restless legs syndrome: This is a disorder that causes an uncomfortable feeling in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them, especially at night. This can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
14. Poor diet: Eating foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates may cause extreme drowsiness.
15. Alcohol withdrawal: Quitting alcohol after drinking excessively can cause severe fatigue and sleepiness.
16. Drug withdrawal: The side effects of drugs usually go away once the drug is stopped, so stopping certain medications suddenly can cause rebound drowsiness at first.
17. Medication side effects: Several types of medications can cause drowsiness as a side effect, including blood pressure medications, antidepressants, ulcer drugs, antihistamines used to treat allergies or motion sickness, pain relievers (especially narcotic pain relievers), sleeping pills, narcotic abuse medications for addiction recovery, and certain antibiotics such as Biaxin XL® (clarithromycin). The most common medications associated with drowsiness are antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, and sleeping pills.
What causes fatigue:
fatigue is basically weakness. It happens when the energy (glucose) in your body cells gets used up. For example, you might get tired while running for a bus or playing with your friends. If it’s getting hard to do normal things like this, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). CFS isn’t just about feeling tired all the time – it can affect your memory and concentration too.
There are lots of things that can make you feel tired, such as working long hours, not getting enough sleep or exercise, drinking too much alcohol, or being ill. Sometimes there’s no obvious reason why you’re feeling run down.
Poor diet:
It’s also possible that your diet may be to blame for your fatigue. If you’re not eating a healthy mix of foods, you may not be getting the nutrients you need to keep your energy levels up.
Eating sugary foods and drinks can give you a quick burst of energy, but it won’t last long and you’ll probably feel more tired later on. Try to eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods to get the energy you need.
Smoking:
You may also be more likely to feel tired if you smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant, which means it makes your heart beat faster and can make you feel more alert. But this effect wears off after a while, and smokers often feel tired because of the other toxins in cigarettes. Cigarette smoke also restricts the flow of oxygen to your body, including your brain. This can make you feel sleepy and tired.
Fatigue symptoms:
There are lots of different symptoms of fatigue, including:
– feeling exhausted all the time
– having no energy
– feeling like you can’t concentrate
– struggling to remember things
– not being able to do things you used to be able to do easily
– feeling irritable and grumpy
– poor sleep quality
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s a good idea to see your GP. They may be able to tell you what’s causing your fatigue and suggest ways to help you feel more energetic.
There are lots of different reasons why you might be feeling tired all the time. It’s important to get checked out by your GP if you’re concerned, as they may be able to identify the cause and suggest ways to help you feel more energetic.
Some of the most common causes of fatigue are:
– working long hours
– not getting enough sleep or exercise
– drinking too much alcohol
– being ill
– having a poor diet
– smoking cigarettes
– having chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Reasons for fatigue in females:
It’s possible that the problem is hormone-related. Changes in estrogen levels during pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopause can all cause fatigue, as well as other symptoms such as mood swings and hot flushes.
If you’re pregnant or going through menopause, it’s natural to feel tired – your body is busy preparing for a new life! But if you’re experiencing excessive tiredness, you should talk to your GP about how you’re feeling.
Chronic fatigue:
You may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) if:
– you’ve been feeling very tired for more than six months
– your fatigue gets worse after doing physical activity
– it interferes with your work, social life, or study
– you have other symptoms such as muscle pain, headache, and sleep problems
CFS is a long-term condition that can’t be cured, but there are treatments that can help you manage your symptoms. Your GP may refer you to a specialist for advice on how to deal with fatigue.
There are lots of different reasons why you might be feeling tired all the time. If you’re concerned, it’s a good idea to see your GP. They may be able to identify the cause and suggest ways to help you feel more energetic. Some of the most common causes of fatigue are:
– working long hours
– not getting enough sleep or exercise
– drinking too much alcohol
– being ill
– having a poor diet
– smoking cigarettes
– chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
If you’re pregnant or going through the menopause, it’s natural to feel tired – your body is busy preparing for a new life! But if you’re experiencing excessive tiredness, you should talk to your GP about how you’re feeling. You may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) if:
– you’ve been feeling very tired for more than six months
– your fatigue gets worse after doing physical activity
– it interferes with your work, social life, or study
– you have other symptoms such as muscle pain, headache, and sleep problems CFS is a long-term condition that can’t be cured, but there are treatments that can help you manage your symptoms.