Yawning Dysregulation

Tips from survivors: “When the yawning starts, taking a break or changing activity sometimes helps reset things.”

Abnormal or excessive yawning that occurs more frequently than usual.

Frequent or uncontrollable yawning, sometimes occurring repeatedly without feeling particularly tired.

Stroke can affect brain regions involved in regulating automatic behaviors, including the brainstem and hypothalamus.

Uncommon, but documented in some stroke survivors depending on the location of the brain injury.

Medical evaluation to rule out related neurological changes, managing fatigue, and monitoring patterns or triggers.

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