Some people seem to be able to fall asleep at any time, even during the day. Whether they are dozing off while watching TV or reading a newspaper one minute and then immediately falling asleep the next, many people don't think much of it and assume they just haven't been getting enough rest lately. However, it's important to be alert! Feeling sleepy all the time may be a sign of one of these 8 diseases finding you.
1. Sleep apnea
Signs: Excessive sleepiness and loud snoring
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be due to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is characterized by daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and excessive sleepiness during the night, accompanied by loud snoring and intermittent cessation of breathing.
The main cause of fatigue and tiredness is the temporary lack of oxygen during sleep apnea. The lack of oxygen prevents the body's organs from resting properly. Frequent episodes of breathing cessation interrupt deep sleep, resulting in a decrease in sleep quality.
2. Precursor to stroke
Signs: Numbness in the fingers
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be a precursor to a stroke. Middle-aged men who experience unexplained fatigue and excessive sleepiness should take it seriously, as it may be a warning sign of ischemic stroke. With the faster pace of modern life, the incidence of cerebrovascular diseases in middle-aged people has significantly increased. If there is a problem with blood supply and oxygen to the brain, fatigue and tiredness may occur, accompanied by numbness in the fingers, unexplained falls, and changes in mental state.
3. Physical weakness
Signs: Sleepiness during menstruation
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be due to physical weakness. According to traditional Chinese medicine, sleepiness during menstruation is often caused by spleen deficiency, dampness, insufficient Qi and blood, or kidney essence depletion. Sleepiness during menstruation due to insufficient Qi and blood is common in women with weak constitutions. It is characterized by low energy, laziness, fatigue, dizziness, and restlessness.
4. Liver disease
Signs: Sleepiness and yellowing of the skin
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be due to liver disease. The Ministry of Health recently issued a regulation stating that hepatitis B is no longer mandatory for physical examinations or school admissions. Many hepatitis B patients have breathed a sigh of relief and have started socializing more, even drinking more alcohol. However, their bodies gradually become fatigued, accompanied by symptoms such as yellowing of the skin, rough skin, loss of appetite, aversion to oily and greasy foods, and nausea.
5. Heart disease
Signs: Persistent fatigue even after waking up
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be due to heart disease. Fatigue and tiredness are common symptoms of various heart diseases. Poor blood circulation due to heart disease can cause the accumulation of metabolic waste (mainly lactic acid) in the tissues, stimulating nerve endings and causing a feeling of fatigue.
Fatigue symptoms can be mild or severe, and mild symptoms may be disregarded, while severe symptoms can interfere with work. However, fatigue caused by heart disease is not specific and is difficult to distinguish from fatigue caused by other diseases.
6. Onset of diabetes
Signs: Sleepiness and difficulty waking up
If you've been feeling constantly tired and unable to wake up, it may be due to diabetes. Prolonged lack of oxygen to the brain can cause not only fatigue, tiredness, and excessive sleepiness, but also a range of physical fatigue, making you always feel like you can't wake up. The likelihood of daytime sleepiness in diabetic patients is twice that of others. Since diabetes is a metabolic disease, its symptoms can vary widely and lack specificity.
