Are Frequent Napping During The Day, Improper Sleep At Night And Excessive Snoring Indicative Of An Illness?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jun 2018

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Question : I can't get enough sleep and have more headaches then I have ever had
My tongue feels greasy or slimey.
I get hot in upper torso and sweat.
I also have flem come from back of throat all day long, I can make it thru work day but normally get home take a nap sometimes get up and eat something take another nap then go to bed.
Some dizziness when I stand up.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How is your weight? Do you snore at night?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I will like to know a few things from you before formulating a plan to help address your worries:

1. What is your weight and height?
2. Do you snore at night?
3. Do you fall asleep easily during the day?
4. Do you have early morning headache?

I hope to hear from you. I will move on from this as soon as I hear back.

Waiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (37 hours later)

Height 5 7
Weight 255
people tell me I snore loudly
I Fall asleep very easily during day
Early,morning headaches sometimes

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You need to go for sleep studies!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You need sleep studies and probably a CPAP machine at night. You are most likely having severe sleep apnea.

I wish you well and keep me updated

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar