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What Causes Sleepiness Despite Proper Sleep?

Good day! I have a sleeping problem.I sleep for about 9-10 hours everyday..though i sleep for longer hours i still feel sleepy during daytime..and when i sleep earlier so that i could wake up early in the morning i still wake up late,,i'm trying to wake up early either i slept early or late i still cannot do it.. what could be the problem?..thank you..
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Constant and persisting drowsiness could occur due to a number of medical reasons and these should be ruled out properly. Hypothyroidism, Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia etc are common causes of day time drowsiness and tiredness despite good sleep. All these should be ruled out. Even non refreshing sleep in night due to a number of conditions like sleep apneas etc can cause day time sedation. Please visit a psychiatrist for proper evaluation of your symptoms.

Depression can also present with persistent tiredness and drowsiness in day time. Medicines like Modafinil or Armodafinil etc can be used for day time sleepiness. These medicines can help to reduce depressive symptoms and will help to maintain day time alertness. Visit a psychiatrist for help.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
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What Causes Sleepiness Despite Proper Sleep?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Constant and persisting drowsiness could occur due to a number of medical reasons and these should be ruled out properly. Hypothyroidism, Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia etc are common causes of day time drowsiness and tiredness despite good sleep. All these should be ruled out. Even non refreshing sleep in night due to a number of conditions like sleep apneas etc can cause day time sedation. Please visit a psychiatrist for proper evaluation of your symptoms. Depression can also present with persistent tiredness and drowsiness in day time. Medicines like Modafinil or Armodafinil etc can be used for day time sleepiness. These medicines can help to reduce depressive symptoms and will help to maintain day time alertness. Visit a psychiatrist for help. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.