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Should I get a good morning erection every single day?
Query: Hello doctor,Is it necessary to get a morning erection every day? Most of the time, I do not get morning wood, and this makes me stressed out. I masturbate two to three times a week at night. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning erection happens during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, and the length of REM sleep is more during the later stages of sleep, that is, early mornings. Since you have been masturbating regularly and have no problems, there is no need to worry. Your sleep patter... Read Full »
Is there a risk of severe damage to the brain or heart because of neursleep disturbance?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been sleeping poorly for a very long time. I own a smartwatch. And according to it, I get much less REM and deep sleep than expected. Kindly look at my sleep values and let me know the possible risks that I possess. I have been sleeping for a long time in a Faraday cage made of s... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your sleep data (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The ratio of sleep phases makes more sense when put in perspective of 8 hours sleep duration.I see that you sleep on an average of ten hours per night. So, your total deep slee... Read Full »
What is the reason for my chronic fatigue?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 46 year old female, who weighs 170 lbs and is 5.4 feet tall. I have symptoms of chronic fatigue. I had a sleep study recently that showed I have intrusion in every stage of sleep, and I have sleep fragmentation that occurs 14+ times an hour. My sleep doctor did not seem to think t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep itself is a complex phenomenon, which is regulated by multiple mechanisms. As per your sleep study records, which have pointed out fragmentation of your sleep cycle, yes, these fragmentations do have an effect on your physical and mental health. Fragmented sleep ... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old and despite having a normal sexual life I do not get morning erection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old and 100 % healthy and fit. I do not have a health issue. I have a concern that I think only a doctor could give me a confirmation and full explanation. So, although the fact that I am sexually active and have a healthy sex life I do not always wake up with an erec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Early morning erection or morning wood is associated with the activation of areas of the brain during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and is not caused by sexual stimulation. If you wake up during or just following a REM sleep period, you may have a morning erection. Most... Read Full »
Why do I get violent in my sleep, along with headaches?
Query: Hi doctor,I can get violent in my sleep and attack my wife. I also talk, sing and shout. I also suffer from headaches, migraine, and tremors in my hands. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your limited history, it seems you have rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder. This would need further evaluation by a neurologist. Do you have tremor at rest or both during rest and motion? You can try Melatonin 10 mg at bedtime (OTC medicine). This shou... Read Full »
I get sudden shock sensation in sleep lasting for about 5-10 seconds. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had a very weird experience last night. I woke up suddenly, I am guessing I was in the middle of a dream and felt an electric shock type sensation going through my body, and I could not move. The closest thing I can think of close to it was when I was a kid and touched the metal water ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it looks like a sleep parasomnic event. It mostly happens in the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, which is a deep sleep phase. In that phase muscle tone of the whole body is reduced and if someone awakens prematurely in this phase will be unab... Read Full »