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Unable to sleep / disturbed sleep

2021-04-02 10:41:18
Hello, My sister is having trouble sleeping in the night. She is 55 years old. She barely sleeps for 4 hours per day. However her daily routine is normal and she is active throughout the day. Please help us understand if this needs any attention.
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