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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness?

I am tired all the time. My parents get mad because I fall asleep but I can t help it! I am in high school, so I probably don t get enough sleep, but even when I do I always feel the need to sleep! I am tired all the time. Why might this be happening?
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Thankyou for asking your question at health care magic.

I would like know more details about your symptoms
-When did the symptoms start?
-your sleeping habits
-snoring
-weight gain despite low apetite
-cold intolerance
-Menstrual irregularities if you are a female
-recent stress in life
-use of medication
-smoking/alchohol/recreational drug use
-episodes of sudden sleep, loss of muscle tone,hallucinations
-episodes of dizziness/confusion
-dietary habits
-Feeling of hopelessness, lack of energy
Excess tiredness and sleepiness can be due to several conditions like Hypothyroidism, Depression, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy ,Anemia and you need a thorough evaluation .

I recommend that you consult a doctor as soon as possible

Hope I was able to help you
Regards,
Lekshmi
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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness?

Hello, Thankyou for asking your question at health care magic. I would like know more details about your symptoms -When did the symptoms start? -your sleeping habits -snoring -weight gain despite low apetite -cold intolerance -Menstrual irregularities if you are a female -recent stress in life -use of medication -smoking/alchohol/recreational drug use -episodes of sudden sleep, loss of muscle tone,hallucinations -episodes of dizziness/confusion -dietary habits -Feeling of hopelessness, lack of energy Excess tiredness and sleepiness can be due to several conditions like Hypothyroidism, Depression, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy ,Anemia and you need a thorough evaluation . I recommend that you consult a doctor as soon as possible Hope I was able to help you Regards, Lekshmi