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2021-05-12 07:36:10
I have been suffering from SP from long time. Twice or thrice in a month. Sometimes thrice in single night. What could be the reason. Is this a sign of some sort of illness. Can any lab test or scan help figure out the root cause.
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get a polysomnography done

Answered2021-05-12 09:28:36

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