Sleep duration

Question

Sleep duration

Asked for Male, 35 Years

Hello , I am 35 years old.I do not have any common health related problems like diabetes or hypertension.I go to the gym and work out for 2 hours everyday.My issue is , due to my work scheduling i am not able to sleep continuously for more than 4 hours.However i do have time in th afternoon to take a nap for a maximimum of 2 hrs.Will 4 hours of sleep be enough for me? Thank you

Answers (2)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Dr. Neel Kamal Srivastava

General Physician 38 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Consult Now

A adult person should have max sleeping hour of 6 hrs , you are sleeping at stretch for 4 hrs if sound sleep and 2 hrs in afternoon is enough. No need to worry

Answered

1/1 people found this helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+182

Articles you may like

Are You Sleeping Right?

Dr.Rajiv Mehta(PT)

Sleep is a natural part of the daily biological functions and we spend some time of the 24 hours sleeping. Sleep cycles ... Read more

68

No Sleep Means Poor Health!

Dr.Prabha Acharya

Getting by on four hours of sleep isn’t a testament to your physical strength and endurance. In fact, insufficient sleep ... Read more

3

Good Sleep for Good Health

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Nothing makes you feel more refreshed than a good sleep in night. It is a natural cyclic state of resting for mind and b ... Read more

41

Effective Short Duration Workouts

Dr.Titiksha Farooqui(PT)

Workouts If exercising is necessary & essential but taking out time for the same is not possible, then short duratio ... Read more

1

Sleep Better

Dr. Aparna Indoria

A warm bath or shower before you sleep relaxes and cools down the body, inducing sleep faster.Sleep in light, loose and ... Read more

3

5 Dangers of Not Sleeping Enough

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Lack of sleep affects every physiologic function of the body. You already know that lack of sleep can make you irritable ... Read more

59

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. No. Not at all. At least 6-7 hours of quality sleep is a must for a normal human being. I'm not saying that you cannot do it with just 4 hours sleep. .but it's just that it will take a toll on your body. So make a wise decision. Best regards.