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From the last three weeks, I have been facing major problems at work due to extreme drowsiness during daytime. I also had a problem of bloating and flatulence which got mostly resolved when I stopped having dairy products. However, the drowsiness is extreme and has been interfering with my daily work. Ample seep and good diet also hasn't been helpi

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It may be just related to stress or over exertion, if u are having either or both. Unwind yourself before going to bed by listening music, reading book or by doing meditation. If this too doesn't help ...  Read More

I have been taking Anti-Depressants and Arip since the last 8 months. Have complained to the doctor that at times I feel very drowsy and sleep more than 14 hours a day. Maybe it is due to the intake of these drugs. But the doctor refuses to change the medication saying that my mood is low. What should I do?

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Take medications at a fixed time. Prefer to take night medication between 9-10 pm. Preferably shift the dosage to night dose to minimise sedation during daytime. Discuss with Psychiatrist regarding o ...  Read More

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I am feeling very week and drowsy even after a good sleep. Feeling weight on sides of head. Body pain is also there. I don't have diabetes or blood pressure. This weakness will worse when I do little heavy work. What could be issue?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have extreme fatigue and tiredness throughout the day. Very difficult to sit in the office and work. I feel sleepy most of the times. What should be done for this?

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Check u r weight and sleeping habbit ...  Read More

Hi I have done all test of thyroid vitamins minerals and B12 all are normal B12 was twosixty since two week taking injection. And OD tab daily it's been fifteen days still feel fatigue and full drowsiness why? Any other cause? Hw mch tym B12 inj and tab take to increase ? Kindly help with drowsiness it's very sever with heavy eyes...

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You will have to Kidney function tests, Liver function tests, blood indices,etc. You need to be questioned, examined for proper advice. ...  Read More

What are extreme fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, facial swelling are symptom of ? I'm experiencing all these symptoms since few months

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been experiencing fatigue (extreme exhaustion) from several days. I wake up feeling exhausted and it remains the same through out the day. Also, i feel my cognitive functioning has severely dropped down. What could be the underlying reason? I have already undergone treatment for anxiety and nutritional deficiency but for no effect. Please h

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I would advise you to visit the ER so you can be evaluated and undergo investigations such as CBC, thyroid profile, HbA1c, Serum electrolytes, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, etc. It is likely that your nutri ...  Read More

Lately i been feeling extreme fatigue.. with a combination of nausea after i eat my meals..i feel light headed as though i wasnt to faint and numbness on the tips of my fingers and my arms feel very heavy. i usually feel better once i throw up

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I can surely help you with some medicine but for that I need to know a few more details. If you want to provide me with those details then you can start ...  Read More

I am having extreme fatigue, nausea and irritated mood 7-8 days before periods since 4-5 months.Earlier i also have pms but they're not this severe and no nausea. I am unable to do single task in a day easily. Plz help!

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Hi. I have been on Nexito 5mg for the past 8-9 months. There has been considerable improvement in my mental health but with weight gain. I have been preparing for some competitive exams. For the past two months , i have been feeling extreme sleepiness in the morning and throughout the day. Now its the last leg of my preparation and i cannot waste t

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Exercise? Have a deliberate sleep wake cycle Have lots of water Tell doctor to reduce a bit of medicine Don't worry we can adress this and help you get close to a good quality life. Consult with me ...  Read More

I've tried several antidepressants over time, but every one of them makes me feel very sleepy during the day, even if I take it at night. What can I do to stop feeling so drowsy?

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Kindly check with your doctor if the dosages need to be adjusted. Also, tablets and counselling should go together. Please book a session for counselling. ...  Read More

Hello, I'm having extreme fatigue and dizziness since a year, last year I got my full body checkup done n my vitamin D levels were very low, I took the supplements n it improved but not completely. A month ago I started having severe fatigue n dizziness so I got my full body checkup done and these are my parameters- heamoglobin-11.9,MCV-82.8, MCH-2

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I suffer from ibs from many years but from a week there is toomuch of fatigue and low appetite and took an xray today for any chest changes .have attached the xray .is it anything to be worried about .is this causing me fatigue and weak.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Had mild flu like symptoms a month ago but suffering from extreme fatigue and exhaustion since. Have gotten everything checked from blood work to heart to chest. No one able to diagnose been a month now still feel lethargic and extremely low. Cpk/crp/esr/vitd/b12/cbc/lft/kft/tsh/cortisol all normal. No history of bp/sugar/alcohol/smoking

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Avoid cold and sour food and Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

So my mother got diagnosed with cronic depression and anxiety. Our psychiatrist has prescribed "rexipra LS" as the nti depressant. But she's feeling extremely fatigued after taking it. I feel really confused at this point cuz already she feels fatigued the whole day cuz of her depression and then the medicines are just making it worse.

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though it is a good antidepressant, some patients express sense of fatigue and tiredness with the prescribed medication. You have an option to go back to your psychiatrist and get an alternative medic ...  Read More

3 years back tmt and echo done doctor told due to anxiety I am having chest pain, tests are normal. Last year one ecg it also came normal. From few days I am having chest pain and palpitations and extreme fatigue. Do I need to repeat tmt and echo again??

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Yes.You need to repeat them ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding mother of 8 months baby. I started getting my periods regularly from 3 months post my delivery. For the last 2 periods I am facing extreme drowsiness during periods. And the flow is very scanty.Please advise.

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I am having extreme fatigue, nausea, lightheadedness, chills, muscle tightness, bad taste, fruity odor and itching without rashes since one month. I am diabetic. My total wbc count always elevated above 11.5 with slightly elevated esr 25 to 35 since 03 years. Now since one week my condition is worsening and struggling to carry out my daily routine

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi I am facing extreme fatigue in the morning, hba1c is 5, b12 300, bp 130/85,weight 80 height 170cms,please advise

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Hi Since last 3 days, I have been having periods of extreme fatigue and weakness. I took medicines for food poisoning a week back(ornof and redotil). What can be the reason?

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Few months back, I was diagnosed for moderate depression and severe vitamin deficiency (B12 and D3). I have taken 2 Methylcobalamine 1000 injections and a followed a three month course of T nurokind OD and Tayo 60000 IU ( once a week) tablets. But this exhaustion and daytime sleepiness isn't cured and little to no improvement is seen since the diag

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Psychoanalysis and detail history is crucial Consult with me ...  Read More

I started doing yoga from today only. And I feel a bit dizzy. Whenever I lay down and get up with force or move my head, I feel very drowsy, shaky, and feels like fatigue. Kindly help.

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You anaemic Any history of neck pain / ENT infection Consult for more ...  Read More

Hello doctor. Currently I am taking escitalopram and modafinil tablets for my anxiety disorder since 3 months. Since 15 days I am feeling drowsy and sleeping like 12-13 hrs a day. Even after sleeping for these many hours still I feel drowsy when I wake up. Please help me with this

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

Hello doctor, Every day, i get drowsiness feeling in my eyes but not in the evening? As soon after sunset, activeness sets in. What i am dealing with?

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You need to elaborate it more, and get examined in person. Consult a Neurologist, might be sleep apnoea related day time drowsiness ...  Read More

Do bright light therapy lamps help with sleepiness/ lack of energy? I experience constant fatigue and drowsiness even after a good night sleep.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Hello doctor, yesterday night my 2 month old baby got severe vomiting as i fed her formula milk for the first time... And then from that time she became drowsy, sleeping all the time... She took feeds less than usual... Is this a matter of concern?? How will my baby become active like previous?? Kindly reply.

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Drowsy not feeding normally is a matter of concern can be aspiration and infection. Better you get a physical examination as soon as possible ...  Read More

Hi i'm 26 year old male regular gym going person, maintened wieght. I have noticed that from last few months that whenever i eat breakfast i feel drowsy not everyday, its like one time a week . Today also i feel drowsy after eating butter chicken with rice and chapati. (usually i eat 2 times a day brunch and dinner). What could be the reason ?

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Having headache,neck pain and stiffness in back mostly left side of body, feeling sleepy and tired without doing anything.suffering from gastritis since last year . I don't know to do which doctor should i consult?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing extreme fatigue and exhaustion from few months and recently developed pain in my joints. Have got CBC done. Need help to understand the report as MPV is high with low haemoglobin and high PCV.

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Dear Doctor good morning, Son age 45+ fit and healthy. blood test and general check normal. no issues. but he is feeling severe Fatigue severe tiredness body heavyness after physical activities like travelling, sports. is this age related ? we think to start medicines ? multivitamins etc. please advice treatment and medicines. thank you

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Check vitamin D 3 and B12 levels Start Alprovit powder 30 gm per day in lukewarm water for one month Regular running/jogging Also check for average blood sugar levels, thyroid insufficiency and uric a ...  Read More

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