Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Question: During the daytime, I feel sleepy quite often. I am healthy person. But recently I have observed that whenever my body is at rest (e.g. sitting comfortably in chair in the office), my mind starts getting shut gradually and I start getting bouts of sleep. Sometimes its very strong and I feel as if I would fall down to the floor.
I get deep sleep of 6-7 hours every night. I also get up quite fresh in the morning. Why does it happen to me during the day? Please suggest.
I get deep sleep of 6-7 hours every night. I also get up quite fresh in the morning. Why does it happen to me during the day? Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Based on the symptoms it appears to be narcolepsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
In the absence of any other medical condition and use of any drug, your symptom is suggestive of a condition know as narcolepsy.
Main symptoms of this includes excessive daytime sleepiness and Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone that leads to feelings of weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control).
To confirm the diagnosis sleep studies need to be conducted. I would suggest you to see neurologist or psychiatrist for examination and further help.
Treatment is to address the daytime Sleepiness, with amphetamine-like CNS stimulants. Lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding alcohol, nicotine, and heavy meals, regulating sleep schedules, scheduling daytime naps (10-15 minutes in length), and establishing a normal exercise and meal schedule may also help to reduce symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Based on the symptoms it appears to be narcolepsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
In the absence of any other medical condition and use of any drug, your symptom is suggestive of a condition know as narcolepsy.
Main symptoms of this includes excessive daytime sleepiness and Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone that leads to feelings of weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control).
To confirm the diagnosis sleep studies need to be conducted. I would suggest you to see neurologist or psychiatrist for examination and further help.
Treatment is to address the daytime Sleepiness, with amphetamine-like CNS stimulants. Lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding alcohol, nicotine, and heavy meals, regulating sleep schedules, scheduling daytime naps (10-15 minutes in length), and establishing a normal exercise and meal schedule may also help to reduce symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
