Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Casues Drowsiness In An Elderly?
Question: my mother is 92 pas 3 weeks she sleep about 18 19 hours per day, she wake up for breakfast and lunch and every time I go to her and talk to her sometimes she answer me some other time she is so deep sleep ,, is this normal for 92 years old?? her oxygen level is 85%
Brief Answer:
Hypoxia may cause increased drowsiness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Old age and Decreased oxygen level ( Hypoxia) decrease the cognitive function including ability to concentrate. This leads increased drowsiness and may also cause excessive sleep.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Hypoxia may cause increased drowsiness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Old age and Decreased oxygen level ( Hypoxia) decrease the cognitive function including ability to concentrate. This leads increased drowsiness and may also cause excessive sleep.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
