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Feeling sleepy in 21 weeks of pregnancy
Currently I am feeling sleepy and feel like taking rest more than often. Is this something to worry about?
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Kindly check your hemoglobin levels
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Need some more history from your side
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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It’s ok to feel sleepy and taking extra rest once a while but if you have any other issues or symptoms along with these, it may need some investigations. Generally summers makes all feel so due to short nights. Relax.
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Feeling sleepy and needing more rest at 21 weeks of pregnancy is completely normal â elevated progesterone levels during pregnancy have a natural sedating effect, and your body is working significantly harder to support your growing baby. As long as you're not experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, severe swelling, or sudden dizziness along with the fatigue, there is nothing to worry about.
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Get a CBC done if not done recently to rule out anaemia (a very common cause of excessive fatigue in pregnancy), maintain a balanced diet with iron and protein, and ensure proper hydration. Feel free to consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Dr. Ajay Kumar
Internal Medicine
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Things that suggest you should get checked sooner:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep
• Snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep
• Weight gain, constipation, hair fall, cold intolerance
• Fever, weight loss, swollen glands
• Depression/low mood
• Dizziness, palpitations, or breathlessness
• Sudden onset severe fatigue
If this sleepiness has been present for more than 2–3 weeks or is worsening, consult a MD Medicine or Obstetrician doctor for evaluation.
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