What Causes Drowsiness And Heaviness In Eyes Despite Complete Rest?

Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016

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Question : even after 6-7 hours of sleep, i still feel drowsy and eyes get heavy at times. is there something I should get checked for?

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

If you have excessive sleepiness, Fatigue,Then just get your thyroid profile done.
Are you on any medications?
Are you working till late night hours?

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (5 minutes later)

Thank you for the quick response Doctor. I usually work till 11PM. Recently like 2 months ago, I got engaged, and since then I'm having irregular sleep timings, could that be the reason?

Thank you,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

It could be because of late night work schedule, but for your concern get a Thyroid profile done.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar