10 Signs of Dehydration
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Dehydration Sign #7: Somnolence
Somnolence refers to a state of drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a strong desire for sleep or a long period or sleep. Somnolence can be a symptom of several health issues and can be accompanied by lack of mental agility, lethargy, or weakness.
Somnolence can occur in those with insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. It can also occur in disorders such as meningitis, hypothyroidism, hyponatremia, concussion, brain tumor, skull fractures, head injury, concussion, diabetes, fibromyalgia, sleeping sickness, and side effect of medications. Diagnostic tests such as the Epworth Sleepiness Scale can be used to help determine the likely cause and severity of the somnolence.
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