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Feeling Sleepy Even After Having A Good Amount Of Sleep

my son is 18 yrs old studying in university. He feels very slpy inspite of sleeping for more then 8-9 hrs. Now doctor has asked him to do some blood test like hgpt. He is staying in the hostel and eats in the canteen.i am worried about him. his final exams are goin on Please advise some diet
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

His symptoms could be related to different causes:

- chronic anemia
- thyroid dysfunction
- sleep apnea
- depression, etc..

Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests:

- a complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels
- a multi sleep latency tests for possible sleep apnea
- a blood gas analysis
- respiratory function tests
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.

Meanwhile, I would recommend eat a balanced diet (Mediterranead diet is recommended). Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in electrolytes and vitamins, which are necessary for a normal brain function.

Increasing caffeine intake through the day may help make him more awake.

If sleep apnea is diagnosed, he may to use a CPAP device.

Best wishes, Dr. Aida

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Feeling Sleepy Even After Having A Good Amount Of Sleep

Hello! Welcome on HCM! His symptoms could be related to different causes: - chronic anemia - thyroid dysfunction - sleep apnea - depression, etc.. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests: - a complete blood count for anemia - thyroid hormone levels - a multi sleep latency tests for possible sleep apnea - a blood gas analysis - respiratory function tests - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. Meanwhile, I would recommend eat a balanced diet (Mediterranead diet is recommended). Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in electrolytes and vitamins, which are necessary for a normal brain function. Increasing caffeine intake through the day may help make him more awake. If sleep apnea is diagnosed, he may to use a CPAP device. Best wishes, Dr. Aida