“Sleep Issues ”
Hi Doctor, I am suffering from excessive sleep issues, I sleep a lot for long hours, always feel tired and sleepy during class hours, not able to focus, etc. What should I do?
Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
Medications: Nil
Conditions: Excessive sleep, sleeping for long hours, not able to focus
2 Answers
You need to be seen by us sleep physician.There are many possible causes for excess sleepiness but the simplest one is lack of adequate sleep, and lack of regular bed and wake times. It is important to allow 8 hours for sleeping each day and not to settle into a pattern of short sleep on weekdays and an attempt to catch up on weekends. It is hard to catch up.
A polysomnogram which is a study of sleep and a daytime test to assess sleepiness may be appropriate as well as a careful history and physical examination. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine can provide you with a list of specialists in your area and is available on the web
A polysomnogram which is a study of sleep and a daytime test to assess sleepiness may be appropriate as well as a careful history and physical examination. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine can provide you with a list of specialists in your area and is available on the web
You likely have a sleep disorder. Many sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, can cause excessive daytime sleepiness. Other potential causes of daytime sleepiness include narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. In any case, I recommend that you see a qualified sleep provider who has expertise in evaluating and treating these conditions. From what you have described, you will likely need to undergone testing, which may include an overnight polysomnogram followed by a multiple sleep latency test.
