If daytime sleepiness seriously interrupts your daily activities, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness include occasional or constant drowsiness, lack of mental alertness, fatigue, and the uncontrollable need to sleep during the day. The consequences of sleepy behavior are usually first recognized by others and include poor concentration, confusion, and lack of alertness. In addition, daily stress, anxiety, and diet can affect the quality and quantity of sleep you are getting each night.
Effective treatment is available once the underlying cause has been determined.
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