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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sleepiness In An Obese Person

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: Every 2-3 months I have at least 2 days on which I sleep constantly. The only time I wake up is when someone wakes me up (which is very difficult, I am told). When this condition started about 2yrs ago, I would fall asleep sitting up, to dozing while standing but I would wake up before I fell. It has gotten progressively worse, no change in medications or conditions, but this weekend was the worst and scariest
I fell twice, not waking until I was falling with no way to stop myself.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Are you obese?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, we should first rule out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
So please let me know
1. Are you obese?
2. What is your height and weight?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (24 minutes later)

I'm not sure where I fall on the BMI scale. I am 5'6" and weigh 180#. Not diabetic.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
180 pounds or kgs?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Don't worry, I will calculate your BMI.
Just tell me whether this 180 is in pounds or kgs.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (23 minutes later)

180 pounds, I appreciate your time!

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are having obesity with BMI of approximately 31.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have calculated your BMI. ItIt is coming around 31.
This is considered as obesity.
So possibility of obesity hyperventilation syndrome (OHS) is more in your case..
So please let me know
1. Do you snore in night?
2. Do you have excessive day time sleepiness?
3. Do you have morning headache?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar