Wakefulness test: Your dr can send you to a facility where a test can measure your "sleepiness".A common cause is sleep apnea, a condition where one stops breathing during sleep.Another cause may be "shift work disorder" or narcolepsy.Your dr. Can help guide you here.
Answered 1/21/2014
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See sleep physician: Excessive sleepiness can cause distress, and can increase risks of accidents. Make sure you get enough time (7-8 hours a day) in bed, and see a sleep medicine specialist to look for causes. Be careful about driving when sleepy.
Answered 7/12/2013
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