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From last few days I am feeling too much sleepy in day time. I sleep around 6-7 hours daily in night . Though I feel too much sleepy in day time .In 14-15 days my entrance exam will be conducted for which I have been preparing from last year . In day time I am not able to study properly due to which i feels a depressed also. Whether I study or do anything I feel sleepy . What I should do now.? Should I sleep more in night time ? What should I do to avoid sleep in day time while studying .? please help me .
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Dr. Asad Raza
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello!
Hypersomnia / Narcolepsy involves the following:
Symptoms - excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), hallucinations
Physical Exam - A full exam should be done by a doctor
Diagnosis -
⢠Sleep Study (polysomnography)
⢠Full Standard Lab Panel including complete blood count and electrolytes and thyroid studies
Treatment -
⢠Modafinil 200 to 200mg PO Q am
⢠Various stimulants, or Na oxybate for excessive daytime sleepiness
⢠Treatment of underlying cause
Thank you
Asad Raza, MD
arMD.in Medical Centres
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Dr. Akarshini A.M
Ayurveda
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Check your hb levels, it's normal that with stress you may feel sleepy,
Next Steps
Take online consultation appointment
Health Tips
Do Take got amount of pulses in your morning diet which keeps you fresh
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