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Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is caused due to constant lack of sleep. Sleeping for less than seven hours a day causes a few health consequences in the body. The consequences are memory problems, high blood pressure, weight gain, low sex drive, and development of imbalance in the body. The initial signs of sleep deprivation are excessive sleepiness, fatigue, and irritability. It is treated by having a good sleep for eight hours a day. You can consult a doctor to diagnose for sleep disorder in the body and then get treated.

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What is the cause of a sudden change in my baby's sleep routine?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 15 months old, and it has been three weeks that she did not sleep at night. 1 to 2 hours at most and then she will cry waiting for me to bring her to the living room because she wants to play. She would not stop crying if I ignore her (I am trying to let her try to soothe ...  Read Full »


Dr. Katoch, Mahesh Chand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep habits of babies vary from one another. Your child is normal and there is no cause of concern. Most of the babies do this but become difficult to handle cause of working parents. She requires more patience. I really appreciate your concern. This will not affect ...  Read Full »

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