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Why do I feel lazy and sleepy the whole day?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I always feel sleepy and lazy. My height is 5 feet and my weight is 154 pounds. I am also snoring while sleeping. I used to sleep seven hours in night. Still I am feeling sleepy the whole day. Why? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Shardendu Tomar

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Dr. Shardendu Tomar is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician committed to providing holistic and continuous care for individuals and families. He focuses on preventive health, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, he strives to promote long-term wellness and improve quality of life across all age groups.

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Hello,

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Thank you for sharing your complain with us. Most probably the cause behind your mentioned problem is sleep disorders like sleep apnea and RLS (restless legs syndrome). Sleep disorder such as sleep apnea affects the quality of sleep and makes a person more tired during all day. Other medical problems which can cause similar manifestations are diabetes, hypertension and weight gain. You are overweight to your height and should maintain a healthy BMI of 23. Your weight should be around 55 according to your height. I would suggest you to exercise regularly. Practice some form of relaxation exercise like deep breathing exercise and yoga. Eat a healthy diet and avoid smoking or alcohol if you consume. Take your prescribed medicines regularly if any. Try to go to bed at same time every night and wake up also the same time every day. Avoid watching TV before going to sleep. I would suggest you to get checked for mentioned causes first with your general practitioner and if your GP is concerned then will refer you to sleep therapist for further evaluation.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 9, 2016
Reviewed At June 16, 2023

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shardendu Tomar is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician committed to providing holistic and continuous care for individuals and families. He focuses on preventive health, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, he strives to promote long-term wellness and improve quality of life across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shardendu Tomar is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician committed to providing holistic and continuous care for individuals and families. He focuses on preventive health, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, he strives to promote long-term wellness and improve quality of life across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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