Excessive yawning can be a warning sign of an impending heart attack
Yawning excessively is a condition where a person yawns more often than normal. This condition is caused by various reasons, such as boredom, sleepiness, or stress. Excessive yawning even on days when you have a sound sleep and are not feeling tired at all, then it can be caused by an underlying medical condition.
Yawning is a mystery in the world of medical science. Several efforts have been made to decode it, but scientists have not gained much success. As per some studies yawning helps to promote blood oxygenation and brain cooling.
It is believed that excessive yawning is related to a vagus nerve, which runs from the bottom of the brain down to the heart and stomach. In some cases, people yawn too much when there is bleeding around the heart. This reflex phenomenon is also linked with stroke.
As per studies excessive yawning may happen before or after a stroke. Other symptoms accompanied with it are numbness, dropping lower face, weakness in the arm and difficulty in speaking. As per health experts, those who yawn too much during exercise, especially on hot days may be at risk of a heart attack.
Other signs of excessive yawning
Yawning is not only linked with heart attack and stroke, but with several other health conditions like:
– Brain tumour
– Epilepsy
– Multiple sclerosis
– Liver failure
– Body’s inability to control its temperature
What you should do
If you notice a sudden increase in yawning, for no apparent reason then consult your doctor. The sooner you seek medical help, the better it will be for your health. The doctor will find out the reason behind it and may prescribe medication accordingly. If it happens due to poor sleep then your doctor will recommend medications or techniques for getting more restful sleep like breathing devices, reducing stress and changing the sleeping routine.
