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Hipersomnio; Somnolencia durante el día; Modorra
La somnolencia se puede aliviar tratando la causa del problema. Primero, determine si su fatiga se debe a la depresión, la ansiedad, el aburrimiento o el estrés. Si no está seguro, hable con el médico.
Cuando la somnolencia se debe a medicamentos, hable con el médico respecto a cambiarlos o suspenderlos. Nunca deje de tomar ni cambie sus medicamentos sin consultar primero con el médico.
El médico lo examinará para determinar la causa de su somnolencia y le hará preguntas acerca de sus patrones de sueño y su salud. Las preguntas pueden abarcar:
Los exámenes que pueden realizarse abarcan:
El tratamiento depende de la causa de la somnolencia.
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