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I feel very sleepy after eating a meal. It is not the usual drowsiness that most people experience after eating. I feel extremely sleepy and compelled to take a nap. This is also affecting my productivity at work. I checked my blood sugar levels both fasting and PPBS and they are normal. My vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels are low. Please advise wh

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Hello doctor, what can be possible reasons for excessive sleepiness/ drowsy feeling throughout daytime but not evening??

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Generally it’s inactivity and seasonal like in winters it’s more. Best is to do regular exercises and keep your self active. ...  Read More

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I am sleeping 10-12 hours in the night and still sleepy throughout the day. On holidays I am sleeping in the afternoon also. I don't why it's happening and it started suddenly. Please advice.

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Hi there..excessive daytime sleepiness is feeling sleepy in day even after having adequate or prolonged night sleep..causes of it include Disturbance of the body's circadian rhythm(e.g. jet lag, shift ...  Read More

For the past 2-3 weeks I haven't been able to eat,I've been very sleepy and my muscles are sore all over.

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You need to get a routine work up blood test done to rule out any infection. Any more details can be taken during direct consult ...  Read More

After 30 mins of eating ,i am feeling very very sleepy and not able to concentrate on my studies . Even my stools are watery and not digested well

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You must see a doctor as i suspect there may be issues with your intestines and nutrition ...  Read More

Since last 6 months I have been suffering from fatigue. Whenever I eat something I feel tired and sleepy. Did medical check up and was diagnoised with Gallstones. Consulted doctor and having medicines for that. However my tiredness and sleepy feeling after eating remains the same. It's making not work properly. Please advise what could be the reaso

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HELLO, IT'S A NORMAL PHENOMENON,NO MEDICINE FOR GALL STONE HELS YOU IN FATIGUE. GALL STONE IS TREATABLE BY SURGERY WHEN THEIR IS SEVER PAIN. FOR FEELING SLEEPY N TIRED AFTER EATING YOU CAN TAKE TA ...  Read More

I'm extremely sleepy and hungry and my motion is not free from 4 days. What is happening in my stomach?please help me.

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Syrup Cremaffin 20 ml in night after food u can take ...  Read More

I don't have diabetes. But from few months if I eat sweets or sugar I feel too much disturbed. And irritated.earlier I used to love sweets a lot.even now I like sweets and feel like eating them but if I eat sugar contained food I will struggle. Why this and what I should do?

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You are developing glucose impaired glucose intolerance ...  Read More

I feel sleepy and tired after eating food. This started infecting covid 19 and after that it is regular activities in my body. It is a sign serious effect of covid 19 or post covid symptoms.

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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Hello sir/madam, Before 2016 I was very active but now a day I feel very tired anytime of the day , I always feel sleepy ,my hairs are falling ,when I wakes up I dont feel fresh. I procastinating all my works. I cant concentrate to any work

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I have checked my sugar level after 2 hrs of eating and its 142. In lunch I had aalloo bengan with 2 chapati and one cup of raita along with some cucumber. Is it normal ? 142 ? I'm 30 year old an active adult. Thanks in advance.

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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

My wife's sugar levels after 2 to 3hours of eating lies in the range of 80-90 and feels less energetic. Her HBA1c is normal, Cortisol is normal, 24 HR urine and blood plasma are normal. What could be the reason. Recently she was treated for Hpylori infection. Kindly suggest.

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Needs to be evaluated. Do Consult. Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach. ...  Read More

After 2 hours of eating, i checked sugar at home 78. Is it too less. I always have low sugar,i got it tested in lab then also it was this much. Is it normal?

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It's normal ...  Read More

I am 25 years old. My sister and my mother is having diabetes. I eat chocolates and pastries very often too much. But I have normal weight. Can I develop diabetes because of having too much sugar consumption in 25 years

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I hav hypothyroidism taking 75mgthyroxine tab,fatty liver grade1, prediabetes ( 5.8),sinus tachycardia( fast heart beat),IBS, From 4 months I feel extreem sleepy after 2hours of eating.i eat breakfast 9am I feel extreem sleepy at 11am duration 5-10min I can't control it I can't concentrate on work. Iam doing yoga /walking but problem is not solved

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I have fasting sugar between 100-110 and pp sugar between 150-165 . Do i need to take medication . I feel fatigued and sleepy mist of the time . Have pain in legs . I am obese and have sedentary lifestyle . Should i try with changing lifestyle for 3 months before starting the medicene

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No need of medicines ...  Read More

My father age 58yrs had an angioplasty done on 24th October 2023 and he is having Chronic Liver Disease as well, as doctor informed us that post angioplasty his bilirubin may spike a bit so his bilirubin is 4.2 currently and his sodium level is 125.6, the problem is that post this he is extremely sleepy, fatigue and in sleep he is blabbering somet

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He needs detailed evaluation of liver function including coagulation profile. Consult a Gastroenterologist. ...  Read More

Lam taking fludac 60 mg in night. I told this to the doctor that i am feeling extreme sleepiness and weakness throughout the day. Also done with thyroid,EEG test and other. Everything is normal. Plz note modafinil doesn't suits me. Plz provide me a helpful advice

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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 am taking fludac 80 mg in night and rablet it in the morning. I told this to the doctor that i am feeling extreme sleepiness and weakness throughout the day. Also done with thyroid,EEG test and other. Everything is normal. Plz note modafinil doesn't suits me. Plz provide me a helpful advice.

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Hi.. I understand ur problem. In your case dosage of your medication may be reduced. Or medication can be given in divided doses. Pls review with psychiatrist. ...  Read More

My fasting blood sugar is 93 and after one hour I checked my blood sugar it's 220 I ate 5 idlies it it normal to have such high levels after one hour of eating I am pre diabetic my hba1c is 5.9

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It's mildly high..if possible stick to 4 idlis only ...  Read More

I am 22 yr old and i just ate strawberry cream biscuit and milky cake.. then right after i test sugar in sugar kit... it shows 155.. am i diabetic? My fasting rate of sugar is 90

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Just afetr y eating meal I.cheked my sugar with diabities matching It is 140 .it is normal ?? Or high .

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Normal ...  Read More

My blood sugar is 78 after eating for last one month. Request specialist to confirm me that is it normal or need to visit.

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It is fine .nothing to worry at all.improve your food and water intake. ...  Read More

Diabetic patient but random blood sugar 60 after eating the whole day. What's this? Taking azulux 2mf forte od.

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Need to reduce the dose of Azulix and start taking Azulix 1MF ...  Read More

My mother sugar level before eating was 200 now after eating it's 400 please suggest she is on medication

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Postprandial hyperglycemia is a known issue in indian diabetic patients. It needs special focus during management. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing extreme fatigue since last few days. I feel tired all the time and always feel sleepiness. Also there is pain in my legs. Kindly suggest me some good medicines.

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The fatigue could be a result of your lack of sleep, vitamin deficiency, micronutrient deficiency or stress. Get your labs done for all your vitamins especially vitamin D and B12 it may reveal the cau ...  Read More

I feel extremely tired and sleepy right after eating any meal like lunch or dinner. Is this a sign of any disease like diabetes - but my blood sugar is normal? What can I do to avoid sleepiness?

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Postprandial lethargy and drowsiness is common in many people. Try having light meals. Do not completely full your stomach. Have small and frequent meals. Reduce intake of sugar, oil, ghee, non veg, c ...  Read More

I had section delivery due to preeclampsia in March 2020. Now I take depin 5mg and thyronorm 125mg. For the past one month I am eager to have sweets although I used to hate sweets. Also past few days I suddenly feel blackout front of eyes. In the morning I had 3 to 4 glucose biscuits parleg after one hour my sugar was 81. Does I am having any sug

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Hello , I understand your query. To rule out whether you have diabetes or not get a HbA1c level done . Regards ...  Read More

I am student, from few months, I feel sleepy after eating anything, in morning if I do breakfast then again I feel sleepy, if I don't do breakfast then I don't feel sleepy, please suggest something

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Start regular exercises with morning walks. Thanks ...  Read More

Respected doctor's What will be the reason for spike in blood sugar after eating My dad's pasting and pre-dinner blood sugar levels are normal What could be the reason?? Whether changing his diet helps?? If so what are the changes needs to be done to his diet?? Please reply 🙏🙏

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Proper diet plan from your doctor will help you ...  Read More

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