Why Do I Always Feel Sleepy in the Morning?
1. Poor Sleep: If you always feel drowsy and lethargic in the morning, it may be due to poor sleep quality, lack of oxygen in the brain, or brain fatigue. In this case, patients should first adjust their sleep habits and improve their lifestyle. Avoid staying up late at night, establish a habit of going to bed early and waking up early, and participate in physical activities in the morning. This will help restore brain fatigue and promote good health. Additionally, consider taking traditional Chinese medicine to improve sleep quality. If there is sleep apnea at night, it can lead to brain hypoxia in the morning, causing drowsiness and lack of energy. In this case, consultation with an otolaryngologist is recommended for the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome.
2. Disease: If you feel drowsy during the day, it is important to measure your temperature and blood pressure. Consider whether insufficient sleep or long-term staying up late at night may be the cause. Other potential reasons include hypertension, cerebral insufficiency, cerebral hypoxia, nasal sinusitis, etc. After ruling out other diseases, further examinations can be conducted, such as brain CT scans to determine whether there is cerebral ischemia. Blood lipid tests can also be performed to determine whether there is hyperlipidemia. Both cerebral hypoxia and cerebral insufficiency can lead to daytime drowsiness. This can be improved by oxygen inhalation and increasing cerebral blood supply. It is important to avoid excessive fatigue, smoking, and drinking, and exercise can also help.
3. Other Reasons: There are many other causes of morning drowsiness. Firstly, it may be due to excessive stress and mental tension, which can lead to fatigue and drowsiness after waking up. Reducing stress and regulating emotions can help improve this situation. Secondly, morning drowsiness may also be caused by spleen and kidney weakness, which can lead to feelings of lethargy, fatigue, and dizziness. Improving spleen and kidney function, eating kidney-tonifying foods, and taking appropriate kidney-tonifying medications can help alleviate these symptoms, including traditional Chinese medicines such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Gui Pi Wan. Additionally, short sleep duration and poor sleep quality can also lead to morning drowsiness. This may result in excessive dreaming and insufficient rest, causing drowsiness in the morning. Adjusting sleep schedules can help improve this situation.