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What Causes Drowsiness?
Question: I feel Drowsy, even in office, sometimes it is uncontrollable nap. My Cholesterol levels are well in control but for triglycerides (275). I am obese but quite active.
Brief Answer:
Few things need to be checked.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to get checked for thyroid levels, any sleep apnea in night and hormone levels.Also have a look at medications if you are taking any.
In view of obesity , thyroid seems first line possibility.
Is there something bothering you recently, that might affect your night sleep? If yes, then it might be the cause.
Please provide more details.Regards.
Few things need to be checked.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to get checked for thyroid levels, any sleep apnea in night and hormone levels.Also have a look at medications if you are taking any.
In view of obesity , thyroid seems first line possibility.
Is there something bothering you recently, that might affect your night sleep? If yes, then it might be the cause.
Please provide more details.Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thyroid levels are well within control. No issue. The problem is from my childhood and I never took it seriously. I get enough sleep and any time I have nothing to do, I can move to sleep mode like computer.
Brief Answer:
Few other causes are -
Detailed Answer:
Few other causes of such symptoms are narcolepsy, sleep apnoea, idiopathic hypersomnia ,restless legs syndrome,clinical depression , atypical depression,tumors, head trauma, anemia, kidney failure ,an injury to the central nervous system,drug abuse or sometimes genetic predisposition.
Ideal step would be to get a thorough clinical evaluation of your symptoms and medical history.
And then undergo investigations thought to be necessary one by one to determine the cause.After that a more effective treatment or lifestyle changes can be planned for you.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Few other causes are -
Detailed Answer:
Few other causes of such symptoms are narcolepsy, sleep apnoea, idiopathic hypersomnia ,restless legs syndrome,clinical depression , atypical depression,tumors, head trauma, anemia, kidney failure ,an injury to the central nervous system,drug abuse or sometimes genetic predisposition.
Ideal step would be to get a thorough clinical evaluation of your symptoms and medical history.
And then undergo investigations thought to be necessary one by one to determine the cause.After that a more effective treatment or lifestyle changes can be planned for you.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
OK. My first assessment speaks for Idiopathic hypersomnia. What could be suggested medicine for 80 Kg. body weight.
Brief Answer:
Self medication is not appropriate in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up question.
If your planning to take medications without doctor's superivision, then I will advice you against it, as such medications do have serious side effects and doctor's supervision is recommended.
Ideal first step would be to get clinical evaluation done to for excluding neurologic, pulmonary, and psychiatric disorders known to cause excessive sleepiness.
Then behavioral approaches and sleep hygiene techniques should be undertaken.
Along with this scheduled naps can be beneficial.
Modafinil, sodium oxybate, amphetamine, methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, and selegiline are group of medications tried in excess sleepiness.But all this medications are regulated prescription medications which need a doctor's supervision and also prescription to get it.
So ideal would be to see your doctor.
Hope this helps.Regards.
Self medication is not appropriate in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up question.
If your planning to take medications without doctor's superivision, then I will advice you against it, as such medications do have serious side effects and doctor's supervision is recommended.
Ideal first step would be to get clinical evaluation done to for excluding neurologic, pulmonary, and psychiatric disorders known to cause excessive sleepiness.
Then behavioral approaches and sleep hygiene techniques should be undertaken.
Along with this scheduled naps can be beneficial.
Modafinil, sodium oxybate, amphetamine, methamphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, and selegiline are group of medications tried in excess sleepiness.But all this medications are regulated prescription medications which need a doctor's supervision and also prescription to get it.
So ideal would be to see your doctor.
Hope this helps.Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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