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I have a sleep disorder from working at nightshift. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am working in the night shift since last six months due to which I have a sleep disorder and constipation problem. I cannot sleep more than three to four hours in a day and I have lost my weight. Please suggest me to recover. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Adequate sleep is essential for proper functioning of the body and as a result of prolonged lack of adequate sleep your body's circadian rhythm has been affected. Hence constipation and even weight loss. I am assuming you may have lost a bit of appetite or cannot eat o... Read Full »
Please suggest the diagnosis on my EEG report as I could not sleep.
Query: Hello doctor, Could you please analyze the electroencephalogram (EEG) recording enclosed and provide me with a detailed diagnosis? The reason for this examination is that I have problems falling and staying asleep for two years. I sleep only three to four hours a day, with common medication not or p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The EEG (electroencephalogram) looks normal. There is no evidence of epileptic activity. There are some changes which are benign (marked by blue pen) and no need to worry about that. I would l... Read Full »
How to get rid of sleep walking though my OSA is under control?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with OSA and parasomnia/sleepwalking. I have been on CPAP for several months now with success, but still having some episodes at night, where I act out my dreams and I am afraid and run out of the house onto the street. I was also violent and aggressive towards my part... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Your sleepwalking is mainly because of your OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). But as you said it is under control then sleepwalking should also be in control. You can try some measures to prevent any harm to others and yourself. 1) Always c... Read Full »
How to deal with my behavior change and mood swings due to major sleeping problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I have major sleeping problems where I do not get sleep at night sometimes until late or sometimes at all. I also have a lot of mood swings where I am really happy at times and the next second my mood switches. I feel very confused about my behavior and in general, I do not like interact... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how hard it must be for you. With the little information that I have, I think your sleep issues are just an external expression of underlying anxiety. It is the fear that is keeping you awake so to help you with y... Read Full »
I am sleep deprived which is affecting my health. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am reaching out to you with concerns about sleep deprivation and its potential impact on health. Could you please help me understand what constitutes sleep deprivation? What are the common causes and factors that contribute to insufficient sleep? How does it affect both physical an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. Sleep is a very important part of our life. It is important for our mind as well as our body. Sleep deprivation occurs when an individual consistently does not get enough sleep to meet their physiological and psychological needs. Common causes includ... Read Full »
How to get proper sleep during depression with medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I began taking Valium 5 mg for the past 40 years for the depression. It gradually went up to Valium 10 mg taking three to five tablets every night. Later on, I took a psychiatric advice. The doctor told me to quit the tablet but I was not able to do it. Now, the present doctor says, it is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Etizolam is a mild Benzodiazepine and the drug cannot help in sleep on considering the long-term use of Diazepam. To get sleep, you can think of taking Clonazepam for some time. Since you are on Etizolam 2 mg now, so in t... Read Full »
Can you suggest any medications for sound sleep?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. Two years ago, one night I heard that my fiance is cheating me. I could not sleep that night, and I got a severe panic attack. My sleep has become worse in the past two years. Every night, I try to go to bed, but I cannot sleep. Sometimes, I get some sleep, but my br... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as I see, you have an anxiety disorder not otherwise specified. Your main complaint looks like sleep problems. However, that problem is associated with extensive thoughts and anxiety. So that, your main problem is anxiety, although you define it due to sleep. Y... Read Full »
My shift changed. Kindly help in managing my sleep cycle.
Query: Hello doctor, My work shift has changed from day to night for the past five months. Initially, I felt very tired staying awake at night and working, now I got used to it, but again my shift has changed to the day shift. How to manage my sleep cycle now? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You need to make gradual sleep adjustments over a week to return to day awake night sleep cycle. 1. Avoid having a clock or alarm clock where you can see during your rest time to reduce anxiety. 2. Daytime nap- Use bla... Read Full »
My sleep is very much disturbed. Can it be anxiety-related?
Query: Hello doctor,This all began about two and a half months ago when I went through an extremely stressful period. I started having trouble sleeping. The stressful period has long passed, but my sleep still is not back to normal. For the past six to eight weeks, I can easily fall asleep but wake up ever... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is known as an inability to maintain sleep wherein falling asleep and waking is unaltered, but multiple sleep breaks occur. You describe it as being recent in onset, persistent, started after a very stressful period, and most importantly, you are not feeling f... Read Full »
Why do I get dizzy and light-headed when I stand up?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 54 year old male. I do not smoke or drink. I do regular exercises. For the last seven years, I was suffering from sudden sleep disturbance with following symptoms such as breathlessness, palpitation and chest congestion. I underwent the following tests: ECG, chest X-ray, echocardiog... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your details and I have the following inputs: First of all, you have gone through a lot of tests which were not needed in your case, but since everything is normal, that is reassuring. Your symptoms can be related to a few problems as I unders... Read Full »