What Causes Severe Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

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Question : Hello, I normally do sleep a normal amount of 6-8 hours but lately I have found myself to be very tired and constantly sleep even though my regular days are active.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is your weight?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I want to know few more things about your illness to guide you further.
Please let me know
1. Are you obese?
2. What is your weight?
3. Do you snore at night?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

I appreciate your time. I am not obese, very skinny. 44 kgs, 163 cms, and I don't snore. I would be glad to give more information.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are too skinny.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I appreciate your positive attitude towards your symptoms.
You are too skinny. Sorry for that.
Please let me know
1. Since how many days you are having this symptoms?
2. What you are doing? Studying?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 minutes later)

I've only been feeling this way recently (2-3) days. I'm a college student. I've had fast metabolism all my life and it does affect my life, I try to build muscles to gain weight, slow progress.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fast metabolism means diarrhea?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fast metabolism means diarrhea?
Have you checked for any blood reports like hemoglobin level or thyroid function test?
Do you have stressful life?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 minutes later)

No not diarrhea, my hemoglobin levels are okay, but thyroid is a bit low, I do have a rather stressful life.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What kind of stress you are having?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for anemia and hyperthyroidism.
So, you are having stressful life. This can be the cause for your symptoms.
So please let me know
1. What kind of stress you are having?
2. Is it family related or study related?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 minutes later)

My stress issues lead from both family issues and study concerns, and my general well-being.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Have you ever consulted psychiatrist?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
See everyone is having some sort of stress in their life.
But it is more important how we deal with it.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever consulted psychiatrist?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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