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I am unable to get sleep at night and no matter a tiring day i feel fresh and unable to sleep almost the entire night

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Since how long is this, any meds started for the same? ... Read More

I am unable to sleep at night. Without medication i am unable to sleep. I am oberthinking. My stomock is upset always.

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Need detailed assessment. Consult any Psychiatrist directly or Online. ... Read More

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Unable to sleep at night for days also have taken sleeping pills. But sleeping pills didn't work. Less appetite.

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Find out the reason behind it. Can take a detailed consultation if you like and vent out ur feelings. Try relaxation exercises like deep breathing. Totally avoid all electronic devices. Thanks ... Read More

I am unable to sleep at night, In starting due to heavy work have to woke late night now I am unable to sleep at night on proper time, any suggestions what should I do?

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Maintain sleep hygiene. ... Read More

I am unable to get sleep at night. What do I do?Even if I sleep early I am unable to get sleep.I walke for 30 mins daily

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You need to consult psychiatrist as you need to be evaluated further for underlying cause for your problem. ... Read More

I'm having this problem from 15 days, I'm unable to sleep at night and the whole day I'm unable to focus on my work and studies. I feel like I should sleep in the day. And in the night I can't sleep. There's not any stress or any other cause I guess. Please help me doctors

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Fear of falling asleep is an issue that need to be worked out with the help of Psychologist. Anxiety can be reduced and managed by restructuring our thoughts for which you need to book a session. Hop ... Read More

Hi doctor , I am unable to get proper sleep at night daily till 5 am in the morning , Please help me in this issue

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1. Stick to a sleep schedule Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in ... Read More

Since the last couple of weeks, I'm unable to sleep at night but I feel very sleepy during the day. I sleep during the day from afternoon to evening. I'm unable to report to work as well. Please advise what i need to do?

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Avoid sleeping at noon ... Read More

I m unable to sleep at night due to stress ..can I use sleeping medications to fix it , or what are the best possible ways to fall asleep. THANKS

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Irregular sleeping is due to stress. You can learn how to handle your stress in a adaptive way. On the other hand without consulting psychiatrist or physician using sleeping pill is not recommend. ... Read More

Since last 2-3 weeks, I am unable to sleep in night. I am feeling like sleepy but not actually, Due to that I am feeling pain in my eyes . Even I have used many tricks to get sleep but nothing is working at all. Please help me out

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Consult on Procto-Direct with T3T4 TSH test meanwhile take Tab Alprax 0.25 one tab HS for three days. ... Read More

Doctor ive did my office audit at night 7pm to 6am ,also I've worked from morning on that same day, from next day I've been feeling no sleep ,red eyes, fatigue,body pains going and coming Iam unable to sleep from 2 days Please suggest me what to do

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Dear doctors, thanks a lot for reading my queries and helping through. Am much grateful !! I am a mother of 10 month old, and ever since her birth, we both haven't slept for continuous 4-5 hrs of sleep. She is waking every 2 hrs once throughout the night. She wakes she sucks and then sleeps. Sometimes, she sucks for 1/2 an hr. I have tried every s

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Infancy is a period with feed predominant diet for the baby. Breast milk is like elixir to the child for multiple reasons . Baby need to be initiated on complementary feeding after 6 complete months. ... Read More

I am unable sleep in night as well as day . This problem is Starting at 15days. And I have a severe headache for previous 2yr

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Severe head ache since 2 years has various causes from Stress to tumor. Need to evaluate from history ... Read More

My mind simply doesn't seem to switch off all night long; it keeps thinking about—or rather, replaying—absolutely anything, even the most mundane things, until 7:00 AM. Could you please tell me how I can manage to fall asleep? I am unable to focus on my studies, and I have exams coming up in just a few days.

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Hello. It looks like this has been triggered because of likely exam related stress. Here’s a few things I would suggest to get your sleep cycle in tune again: 1. Avoid sleeping during the daytime, esp ... Read More

Past 4 days she is trying sleep she wakes to breathe..her hrct ,echo mri was normal (did in December)hrct and in janaury...she has breathlessness issue while talking too as cold comes but now ohk but still there but this onset waking up to breathe..no snoring(happened twice only when she lays on her back no history of snoring)but cough is persisten

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Rule out allergic airway disease and GERD ... Read More

I’m 25 years old. I go to bed, but I’m unable to fall asleep at all. My stress levels have increased a lot. I feel like I should consult a doctor. Could you please suggest any effective tablet for sleep? When I go to the medical shop, they are asking for a prescription, so it’s becoming very difficult for me.

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Difficulty falling asleep, especially with high stress levels, is very common — especially in your mid-20s. Before thinking about sleeping pills, it’s important to know that: • Most sleep medicines m ... Read More

Sir ,Madam, I have been under Ativan 2mg medication for 6 years for insomnia and Anxeity. Tried withdraw multiple times,but had many issues. Tried 2 years with homeopathy(consultation) along with Ativan, but causing drowsiness in morning and sometimes sleep disturbances. Homeopathy medicines kept calming and helped on managing irritable, but same

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In Ayurveda,Stress and anxiety usually come due to the imbalance of vata and pitta dosha in our body. Treatment focuses on calming the nervous system and stabilizing the mind. ... Read More

From past one year I am unable to proper sleep only two three hours sleep and also gas problem pls suggest some best medicine

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Hello, Sleeping only 2–3 hours for the past one year is a significant concern and should not be ignored. When sleep disturbance is associated with gas, bloating, or acidity, it often indicates an und ... Read More

I'm unable to sleep properly and I'm hardly sleeping for 2-3 hrs on a daily basis for a few days. Even though after finishing my work and travelling for more than 2 hours I'm unable to sleep. Maybe my sleep cycle got disturbed due to the night shift.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult ... Read More

Hi, pls suggest some safe medicine to treat post partum sleep issue. I am unable to fall asleep quickly during day and night.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hi, my baby girl is 3.5 month old and weighs 5.9 kg as of Dec 20, 2025. Can she sleep more than 6 hrs at night ? Can I allow till 7 or 8 hrs? Would their throat become dry if I leave her to sleep that long without feed? Please recommend. Thanks in advance.

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U can feed during sleep also ... Dnt leave , u must feed her ... Read More

It is safe to study whole night sleep during day I am student Soo. It will effect my health or not

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Yes it will affect your health. Cortisol levels are high if you are awake whole night . ... Read More

Hey, i am 23 F so i lost my father in 2023 he was very unwell for the last 6 months of 2022 and i had a boyfriend then who i was dating he was my first boyfriend and all and this year in 2025 he brokeup with me in july and since then i've been so anxious so anxious my mind is constantly cluttered with thoughts this that what not,my chest feels so h

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Hello, Sad to hear that you have gone through a lot which has taken a toll on your mental health. You can consultant for evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ... Read More

My son is 2 years old and this year, he got 4 -5 times cold and cough with various reasons. But whenever he got congestion and cough, he struggled to sleep at night due to dry air weather. I heard about humidifiers from many people including doctors. So does it help toddlers to sleep properly during coughing at night? Any brand to recommend?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

My baby is 9.5 months old... she is teething She is sleeping peacefully in a day first nap 11 am to 12.30 or 1 pm and 2 nd nap 3.30 pm to 5.30 or 6 pm but at night, her eyes are closed and she cried continuously patting n all nothing works. She cried 1.5/2 hr daily and then sleeps at 1.30 or 2 am and wakes up at morning 8.30 to 9 am only. And

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You need to show her for clinical examination with all previous medical records ... Read More

I am facing difficulty in sleeping at bed time, my office shift time is 12:30 to 9:30pm, the work life balance is quite okay and I completely work in laptop. When I go to bed I keep on yawning but don't get sleep, my bed room is completely dark, however when I close my eyes it feels like bedroom light are still on and feel slight pain in forehead a

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My 1 year baby is not sleeping properly at night since 5 days occassionally she is crying and unable to sleep peacefully can you please suggest what would be caused and what should I do for her

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May b due to feed . Give feeding Chek for nose block or any hypothermia . As it is rainy season . ... Read More

Since 2 month Not able to sleep hole night and even during day when I sleep after 10minuts I feel chest pressure fear and chest tightness and heart palpitations in a week I heardly sleep 1or two days that to for 4-5hours why I am facing this issues and during day I feel throat tightness and tiredness please help me

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Are you currently facing any kind of stress? It can be symptom of stress, and if so you need medical assistance and therapy. But, first of all please visit your doctor because any physical illness nee ... Read More

I am facing trouble since few months of going back to sleep if it breaks in the middle of the night. It takes around 2-3 hrs to fall asleep. Some weeks continuously I sleep well for 7hrs. But if disturbed pattern starts it stay for 2-3 days, makes me restless and tired. And in few days again sleep cycle goes to normal. I have habit of eating meal

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Your symptoms suggest a pattern of sleep maintenance insomnia, which is difficulty staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking. This is common and often linked to lifestyle factors, stress, or p ... Read More

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