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Cause Of 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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Yawning: excessive
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Excessive yawningHome CareFollow the treatment for the underlying cause.Call your health care provider ifYou experience unexplained and excessive... Read more »
Excessive or unwanted hair in women
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The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. Usually, a woman will only grow fine hair (peach fuzz) on her lips, chin, chest, abdomen,... Read more »
Thirst: excessive
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Excessive thirst is an abnormal feeling of always needing to drink fluids.Alternative NamesIncreased thirst; Polydipsia; Excessive... Read more »
Fontanelles: excessively large
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Excessively large fontanelles are larger than expected soft spots for the age of a baby. In an infant, the spaces where the bones of the skull come... Read more »
Sweating: excessive
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