Daytime Drowsiness

Do you frequently find it difficult to stay awake during the day? If you feel very sleepy during the day, you're not alone. Up to one in five Americans suffers from this common problem. Daytime sleepiness can be particularly problematic if you drive a motor vehicle on the job or operate machinery for a living. Although most cases of daytime sleepiness are not caused by serious medical problems, it's important to be evaluated by your doctor if you experience this symptom as it can be caused by certain types of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

Kristie Leong M.D.