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2025-01-17 03:26:26
I am able to get good sleep of 6-8 hours but even after that I feel sleepy and dose off. I dose off anytime of day and multiple times. I snore loudly when sleeping.
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Sounds like obstructive sleep apnea , need to rule out it..if neglected it may cause hypertension diabeter and heart diseases..
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kindly connect..need to evaluate you for obstructive sleep apnea...accordingly will decide whether you need additional tests like sleep study, etc

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Symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea, need to get sleep study along with other tests done to confirm the diagnosis and treatment accordingly

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Pl consult

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Rule out sleep apnea Get a sleep study done

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