Excessive Yawning: Causes, Treatment, and Potential Risks

[The_Absolute]

What is medically wrong with someone when they start constantly yawning several times per minute all day? Could they have developed some kind of life-threatening disorder or disease? If this happens to me does that mean I am likely going to die? Could there be any causes for this which are not life-threatening and easily treatable? I've read that problems with the pressure in your ears can cause an automatic reflex to kick in causing you to yawn. I have had some ear infections recently. Probably caused by me cleaning them with Q-tips.

 

[lisab]

You need to see your doctor. We can't diagnose medical problems here.

 

[Borek]

My Mom yawns all the time, in her case that's reaction to brain hypoxia.

Go see your doctor while you still can.

 

[BigFairy]

onset of narcolepsy lol?

Though it could be just a by-product of a sleep disorder.