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What Causes Frequent Sleep Attacks During The Day?

Lately I have been falling asleep while watching TV or playing a game on my tablet.I have never been able to go to sleep at bedtime. Seems weird to me. Maybe because I m getting older. I have heard of people falling asleep while driving.! I have not felt that way. That s Scarry. Thanks.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your concern. Persistent fatigue, falling asleep during day time, poor non refreshing sleep etc symptoms in a normal healthy male could occur due to a number of reasons. If these are intolerable and causing significant distress to you then please consult a physician for opinion.

Hypothyroidism, iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency etc are common causes for these symptoms. Evaluation of thyroid function tests, haemoglobin and Vitamin B12 levels could help to rule out these conditions. If everything comes normal then other possible causes like depression, somatisation disorder should be ruled out. Visit a psychiatrist for help.

Supplements containing Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B12 help a lot in such symptoms.

Thanks, Hope this helps. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Consultant Psychiatrist.
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What Causes Frequent Sleep Attacks During The Day?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Persistent fatigue, falling asleep during day time, poor non refreshing sleep etc symptoms in a normal healthy male could occur due to a number of reasons. If these are intolerable and causing significant distress to you then please consult a physician for opinion. Hypothyroidism, iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency etc are common causes for these symptoms. Evaluation of thyroid function tests, haemoglobin and Vitamin B12 levels could help to rule out these conditions. If everything comes normal then other possible causes like depression, somatisation disorder should be ruled out. Visit a psychiatrist for help. Supplements containing Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B12 help a lot in such symptoms. Thanks, Hope this helps. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Consultant Psychiatrist.