Why do I constantly feel sleepy during the day?

There are many reasons for daytime drowsiness, the most common being poor physical health. In addition, brain hypoxia may also cause daytime drowsiness. Cardiovascular diseases should be taken seriously as they can lead to poor blood circulation, causing the body to feel fatigued and causing drowsiness during the day. Other possible causes include anemia and liver disease.

1. Poor Physical Health: If there is deficiency of both qi and blood, spleen deficiency, kidney essence deficiency, general weakness, body fatigue, headache, dizziness, and palpitations, it can lead to drowsiness.

2. Brain Hypoxia: Brain hypoxia can cause general weakness, drowsiness, and lethargy. It is important to identify the cause of brain hypoxia and treat it accordingly. If it is caused by an organic disease, it must be alleviated through medication and surgery.

3. Heart Disease: Heart disease can slow down blood circulation, thus increasing feelings of fatigue. Not only does it cause drowsiness, but it is also accompanied by chest tightness, pain, and shortness of breath.

4. Anemia: People with anemia may experience general weakness and lack of energy, accompanied by headache, dizziness, tinnitus, lack of concentration, and blurred vision.

5. Liver Disease: Liver disease can make people sleepy, with yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, loss of appetite, and dislike of fatty foods. Such individuals should avoid any alcoholic beverages, adopt a low-fat diet, and participate in physical exercise to improve their physical fitness and help break down fat.

6. Diabetes: People with diabetes may experience physical fatigue, drowsiness, thirst, and weight loss. They should avoid foods with high glycemic index, regularly undergo blood sugar tests, use insulin or hypoglycemic drugs reasonably, and keep their blood sugar within normal range.