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What Causes Extreme Sleepiness Before And After Intake Of Food?

For several months, I have been experiencing bouts of extreme sleepiness before or after meals. My heart condition and carotid artery flow has been checked. For the first time since I can remember, I am beginning to lose hair from a very healthy head of hair (especially for my age: almost 78 years). Are these sings of a possible thyroid problem? Thank you
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Hi,

Yes, it is possible that it is related to the thyroid. Anemia, low Hb, can also cause these symptoms to occur. Both a thyroid function test and complete blood count should be done to assess these areas.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Extreme Sleepiness Before And After Intake Of Food?

Hi, Yes, it is possible that it is related to the thyroid. Anemia, low Hb, can also cause these symptoms to occur. Both a thyroid function test and complete blood count should be done to assess these areas. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician