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When you look at someone while yawning you will probably yawn.Some people think it's contagious.
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Can yawning cause heart palpitations?
Um, I shouldn't think that yawning itself causes heart palpitations, but if you are extremely tired, there is more chance of you having a palpitation.
Cranial nerve involved with slowing the heart?
Vagus nerve; excessive stimulation causes bradycardia.
What causes feathering of tires?
Incorrect wheel alignment, either excessive toe-in or toe-out. This can be solved by getting your wheels tracked.
What causes a piston skirt to collapse?
Poor lubrication. Excessive rpm's. Defective piston. Problem with the wrist pin, bushing or piston rod.
Where does the sneeze start in the human body?
something that is inside the nasal canal causes irritation to the nerves and causes the canal to want to expel it. The way the the nasal expels the object is through an excessive force of outward air from the lungs through the nasal canal.
What is the cause of excessive yawning?
Excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction. A vasovagal reaction is caused by the action of a nerve on the blood vessels. This nerve is called the vagus nerve. It may indicate a heart problem.
Can yawning cause heart palpitations?
Um, I shouldn't think that yawning itself causes heart palpitations, but if you are extremely tired, there is more chance of you having a palpitation.
Is constant yawning a symptom?
You are very tired, have agood sleep before you die of the following : Excessive yawning (1-4 yawns/minute) is associated with a variety of conditions. The majority of these are disorders of the central nervous system, and include epilepsy, encephalitis, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and progressive supranuclear palsy. Excessive yawning is also associated with opiate withdrawl and the consumption of a variety of drugs that affect neurotransmitters, such as drugs prescribed for Parkinson's disease or depression. You are very tired, have agood sleep before you die of the following : Excessive yawning (1-4 yawns/minute) is associated with a variety of conditions. The majority of these are disorders of the central nervous system, and include epilepsy, encephalitis, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and progressive supranuclear palsy. Excessive yawning is also associated with opiate withdrawl and the consumption of a variety of drugs that affect neurotransmitters, such as drugs prescribed for Parkinson's disease or depression.
What causes tappets to make noise?
Excessive wear, or lack of oil. Or both. Generally lack of oil is what causes the excessive wear.
What effect does excessive revving have on your car engine?
Excessive revving of an engine causes overpressure in the crankcase. It causes unhealthy expansion in the pistons and the valves.
What causes excessive wind?
The foods you eat.
What causes excessive pitching suspension and steering?
No
Why is yawning not contagious to people with autism?
Yawning is not a disease.
Is yawning rude?
if rude and yawning are defined as such i don't see any reason why the act of yawning be rude. yawning is physiologic. would urinating and defecating be rude also?
What causes GI distress?
Excessive water intake and excessive caffeine will cause GI distress.
Is hypotension associated with more sleep and puffiness of face?
Yes Hypotension often causes excessive sleep. Excessive sleep often causes puffiness of the face.
Yawning - excessive?
DefinitionYawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of drowsiness or weariness. Excessive yawning is yawning that happens more often than would be expected, even if drowsiness or weariness is present.Alternative NamesExcessive yawningConsiderationsYawning is a normal response to fatigue and drowsiness, but excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction. This reaction is caused by the action of a nerve, called the vagus nerve, on the blood vessels. It may indicate a heart problem.Normal yawning may happen when someone else yawns.Common CausesDrowsiness or wearinessDisorders associated with excessive daytime sleepinessVasovagal reaction Heart attackAortic dissectionHome CareFollow the treatment for the underlying cause.Call your health care provider ifYou experience unexplained and excessive yawning.The yawning is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness.What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe health care provider will get your medical history and do a physical examination.Medical history questions may include:When did the excessive yawning begin?How many times do you yawn per hour or day?Is the yawning the same throughout the day?Is it worse in the morning, after lunch, or during exercise?Is it worse in certain areas or certain rooms?Does yawning interfere with normal activities?Is the increased yawning related to the amount of sleep you get?Is it related to use of medications?Is it related to activity level?Is it related to boredom?What helps it?Does rest help?Does breathing deeply help?What other symptoms are present?What medications are you taking?Diagnostic tests that may be performed include sleep studies.ReferencesHermanowicz N. Cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus). In: Goetz CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 13.LeWinter MM. Pencardial diseases. In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 70.
