Neurologist lists dangerous causes of daytime sleepiness
The doctor warned that the desire to sleep during the day may be caused not only by poor night rest, but also by serious health problems.
Neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya pointed out that with such a problem it is worth checking the thyroid gland, liver, and kidneys.
The doctor noted that one should be wary in cases where daytime sleepiness is very difficult or even impossible to overcome, Izvestia reports.
The root of the problem is very broad. It includes endocrine and metabolic disorders, kidney and liver diseases.
The neurologist added that some medications can trigger such a condition. For example, people who take hypertension medications face this problem.
This list also includes antispasmodics, antiepileptics and sedatives. Drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease can have a similar effect.
Demyanovskaya advised starting with blood tests: general and biochemical. In addition, the doctor recommended checking iron metabolism indicators, thyroid hormones, and glucose levels.
