Daytime Sleepiness

Daytime sleep disorder refers to excessive drowsiness during waking hours, when a person feels an intense need to sleep despite having rested or when they should be active.

Possible causes: It may be linked to poor-quality nighttime sleep, breathing disturbances during rest, irregular habits, or nervous system conditions.

Effects: It affects concentration, performance, and safety in everyday activities such as driving or working.

Which specialists treat it? Depending on the cause, it may be evaluated by the neurologist, the pulmonologist when breathing problems during sleep are suspected, or the psychologist if emotional factors are involved; for children the pediatrician is involved. If daytime drowsiness interferes with your daily life, talking it over with a professional helps identify the cause.