somnolence (redirected from Somnolescence)

somnolence /som·no·lence/ (som´no-lens) drowsiness or sleepiness, particularly in excess.

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som·no·lence (smn-lns)

n.

1. A state of drowsiness; sleepiness.

2. A condition of semiconsciousness approaching coma.

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somnolence (som´nlens),

n sleepiness; also unnatural drowsiness.

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somnolence

sleepiness; also, unnatural drowsiness. A depressive mental state commonly caused by encephalitis, encephalomalacia, hepatic encephalopathy, hypoxia and some poisonings, e.g. Filix mas, the male fern.

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somnolence

Medtalk → Vox populi Sleepiness, see there

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Patient discussion about Somnolescence.

Q. What can cause chronic fatigue? For the last few weeks I’ve been having this strange fatigue, I sleep 12-14 hours at night (I used to sleep 6-7 hours), and I’m tired all day long. It really bothers me. What can is be?

A. There are about 20-30 causes of chronic fatigue that are known. But mind you that you still don’t have chronic fatigue- this requires 6 months of fatigue. What you have is acute fatigue. And there are probably even more causes of that. Some of them are probably viruses that were not identified yet. So I recommend a good Dr. and thorough exam.

Q. I suffer of lack in energy lately, any advice? I’m 35, usually a strong guy but for the past 3 weeks I’ve been sleeping all day, doing nothing while awake, having no energy to do anything. Any one know a reason or what should I do?

A. Have you tried changing your diet? You may lack of vitamins or other essential materials that can cause drowsiness. Try eating vegetables and fruits. Force yourself to do a daily walk, 25 minutes, that’s all. and could be you got an infection that will take some time…