Fatigue Depression Excessive Sleepiness
Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of
Alternative Names
Excessive yawning
Considerations
Yawning is a normal response to fatigue and drowsiness, but excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction. This reaction is caused by the action of a nerve,...
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Depression
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Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short... Read more »
Fatigue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Alternative Names Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy ... Read more »
Fatigue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Major depression
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