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I get bouts of very bad yawning, headaches, very tired, would fall asleep while doing something sitting. could it be my heart?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Not likely.: These are not typical heart related symptoms. Sounds more like you might have excessive daytime somnolence which is a sign of a sleeping disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr Walsh and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I get bouts of very bad yawning, headaches, very tired, would fall asleep while doing something sitting. could it be my heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Walsh and another doctor agreed

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