What is Somnolence?
'''Somnolence''' (also '''sleepiness''' or '''drowsiness''') is a strong desire for [[sleep]]. It is also sleeping for unusually long periods. It can refer to the usual state before falling asleep. It can be accompanied by [[lethargy]], weakness and difficulty thinking.<ref>{{cite web|title=What is Drowsiness|date=26 June 2014 |publisher=Health Grades|url=http://www.healthgrades.com/symptoms/drowsiness|access-date=Mar 22, 2016}}</ref> Sleepiness can be dangerous when performing tasks that require constant concentration, such as driving a [[vehicle]]. ==References== <references/> [[Category:Sleep]] [[Category:Symptoms]] {{med-stub}}