Daytime Sleepiness can arise due to a number of causes. Depending on the severity in can affect your work, study and general quality of life. Here's a list of the most common causes of daytime sleepiness.
- Sleep Deprivation
- Fragmented sleep
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Restless legs syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
- Medications that cause drowsiness
- Jet lag
- Night shifts
- Depression
- Hypothyroidism
- Anaemia
- Head injury
- Brain tumors
- Kidney failure
- Drug abuse
Have I missed anything? Add more to this list!
