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What Could Cause Drowsiness?

i am 30 years old height 1.55 weight 70 kgs i dose off for a few minutes excessively during daytime. it doesnt matter where i am in church, sitting talking to people. this has been happening since i was a child and now its becoming embarassing. i cant visit anymore
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Hi,

You have features of excessive daytime sleepiness. Most likely it is a part of sleep disorder. The common causes are narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep study would confirm the diagnosis.

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

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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What Could Cause Drowsiness?

Hi, You have features of excessive daytime sleepiness. Most likely it is a part of sleep disorder. The common causes are narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep study would confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist