Fatigue Vs. Sleepiness

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Fatigue is generally considered a more long term condition than Sleepiness (see Somnolence)[1]. Although sleepiness can be a symptom of medical issues, it usually results from lack of restful sleep, or a lack of stimulation [2]. Fatigue, on the other hand, is a symptom of a greater medical problem in most cases. It manifests in mental or physical weariness and inability to complete tasks at normal performance[3]. Both are often used interchangeably and even categorized under the description of 'being tired.'

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References

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  1. ^ Shen, Jianhua; Barbera, Joseph; Shapiro, Colin M. (February 2006). "Distinguishing sleepiness and fatigue: focus on definition and measurement". Sleep Medicine Reviews. 10 (1): 63–76. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2005.05.004. PMID 16376590. Retrieved 22 February 2012.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Hoddes, E.; Zarcone, V.; Smythe, H.; Phillips, R.; Dement, W. C. (30). "Quantification of Sleepiness: A New Approach". Psychophysiology. 10 (4): 431–436. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8986.1973.tb00801.x. PMID 4719486. Retrieved 23 February 2012. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Wessely, S. (9). "Chronic fatigue and its syndromes". BMJ. 318: 416. Retrieved 23 February 2012. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)