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What Causes Excessive Day Time Sleep?
Question: Hi, I am 81 but in fairly good health, can walk upstairs easily and regularly walk my dog. However I fall asleep easily during the day and this is not like me. I just fade away. I am overweight 5'5'' and 235lbs but I was born overweight and I have been active all my life.
Brief Answer:
How well do you sleep at night? Do you snor?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so this query.
Falling asleep during the day may be caused by a poor night sleep. I will like that you report to me how many hours you sleep at night, whether you wake up several times or not and if anyone has ever told you if you snore while sleeping!
Also, do you feel refreshed in the early hours of the morning? Any headache?
I hope to hear from you before making conclusions and best suggestions to tackle this problem. I wish you well.
How well do you sleep at night? Do you snor?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so this query.
Falling asleep during the day may be caused by a poor night sleep. I will like that you report to me how many hours you sleep at night, whether you wake up several times or not and if anyone has ever told you if you snore while sleeping!
Also, do you feel refreshed in the early hours of the morning? Any headache?
I hope to hear from you before making conclusions and best suggestions to tackle this problem. I wish you well.
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