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A member asked:
Sometimes get random episodes of yawning a lot every minute or 2 for about 10 minutes. is this worrisome?
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Yes: It means you are probably not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause damage to your body in the short term. Over time, it can lead to chronic health problems and negatively impact your quality of life. 16 Effects of Sleep Deprivation: http://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body
Answered 9/27/2016
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NO: unless related to drug or alcohol abuse.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No, however...: Everybody yawns now and then. Yawning occuring more than once a minute for prolonged periods is considered excessive, but what you describe is not worrisome. Yawning is usually due to fatigue or boredom. Do these episodes happen when you are tired or bored? Are you getting enough sleep? This discusses causes of excessive yawning, but I don't think yours is excessive: http://tinyurl.com/jahc8ho
Answered 9/27/2016
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