Should you worry about napping?

• Daytime napping may indicate underlying health conditions rather than simply poor nighttime sleep, warranting clinical assessment for potential systemic issues
• Frequent or excessive napping can be a symptom of conditions such as sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, or metabolic disorders that require diagnosis and management
• Clinicians should distinguish between normal daytime somnolence and pathological sleepiness to identify patients requiring further investigation and intervention

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

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