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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue And Sleepiness Despite Sleeping For 10-12 Hours
Question: I wake up sleepy after 10-12 hours in need, Falling asleep at inappropriate times can be sitting carrying on a conversation and just start falling asleep to the point of snoring, I am up and down 2-5 times a night, fatigue Going lethargic,
Shortness of breath easily all this started about 5 months ago.
Was diagnosed with high blood pressure 10 years ago
Age 32
5'7
265 pounds
Shortness of breath easily all this started about 5 months ago.
Was diagnosed with high blood pressure 10 years ago
Age 32
5'7
265 pounds
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Considering all your symptoms,you might have Obstructive sleep apnea.It is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops several times during the night.
You may snore loudly ,wake up several time during the night,have shortness of breath ,feel tired and fall asleep easily during the day (in appropriate situations like while working,driving etc).
This happens because
Being male,overweight,with a thick neck,smoking,nasal congestion, etc are risk factors for Obstructive sleep apnea.
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.There are some specific tests like Nocturnal polysomnography that your doctor can recommend to confirm Sleep apnea. Depending on the result ,your doctor will prescribe the adequate treatment.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Considering all your symptoms,you might have Obstructive sleep apnea.It is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops several times during the night.
You may snore loudly ,wake up several time during the night,have shortness of breath ,feel tired and fall asleep easily during the day (in appropriate situations like while working,driving etc).
This happens because
Being male,overweight,with a thick neck,smoking,nasal congestion, etc are risk factors for Obstructive sleep apnea.
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.There are some specific tests like Nocturnal polysomnography that your doctor can recommend to confirm Sleep apnea. Depending on the result ,your doctor will prescribe the adequate treatment.
Hope it helps.
Please feel free to ask for every question you might have.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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