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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 »
I have segmented sleep. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor,What is the solution for segmented sleep? How to get rid of this? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment depends on the cause of segmented sleep. If it is due to mood disorder like depression or hypomania or anxiety, then treatment of the underlying condition will correct the segmented sleep as well. If it is due to disturbed sleep - wake cycle li... 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 »
Is it advisable to take Zolfresh to get proper sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I traveled to a new country for a short business trip of 3 to 4 weeks. Today is my fifth day, and I am having problems to sleep at night from these past five days. As a precaution, I carried Melatonin and Zolfresh with me. Can I take 10 mg Zolfresh to get proper sleep? I took Melatonin l... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zolfresh (Zolpidem) is used for initiating and maintaining sleep. It should help you in resetting your sleep cycle. It is to be taken immediately before going to bed. Do not watch TV, mobiles, or interact after taking it. You can read a book if you want. You should fa... Read Full »
Why am I getting excessive sleepiness during day time even after having full night sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I have excessive sleepiness throughout the day eventhough I get a full night sleep. I have this problem for many years. I cannot understand my sleep study result. Kindly explain it. Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sleep study suggests that you do not have obstructive sleep apnea. Your REM (rapid eye movement) sleep (a phase of sleep during which you dream) is less than normal. You have multiple episodes of waking during the night and your sleep is not continuous. Both these ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My sleep pattern has been 'biphasic', ever since the lockdown three years ago. My sleep gets interrupted, I sleep four hours, wake up, and get back to sleep again for another two or three hours. I often hard to get back to sleep the second time. I was always a light sleeper but have neve... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms show sleep maintenance issues. I am not sure how much melatonin or GABA might help with it. If you are fine with taking medicines, I would suggest taking a sustained-release version of Zolpidem (Zolpidem tartrate 12.5 mg). It will ... Read Full »
I feel sleepy and tired all the time, even after adequate sleep. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had trouble waking up and often feel that my sleep is inadequate. I wake up with headaches and confusion. I go to bed around 9 to 10 PM and wake up at 8:30 AM. Still, I feel like my sleep is not sufficient. I have been told that I talk during sleep every night and also experience s... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following: 1) Get screened for obstructive sleep apnea if you have snoring, are obese, and feel sleepy. 2) Ask your doctor if you can reduce the dose of tablet Arpizol (Aripiprazole) to 2 mg. It could cause sleepiness, heada... Read Full »
I wake up in between sleep almost every two hours. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a disturbed sleep for the past two to three weeks. I wake up between sleep every two hours, after which I struggle to fall asleep again. I wake up in the morning with a headache and a bad mood. I consulted a doctor and took a blood test for iron deficiency, which was normal.... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What you are describing is known as difficulty in maintaining sleep. Considering that you have tried common remedies, I would suggest tablet Zolpidem sustained release 12.5 mg or 10 mg or tablet Eszopiclone 1 to 2 mg can also be used as an... Read Full »
Please suggest ways to overcome sleep deprivation.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a chronic lack of sleep. I cannot sleep for 24 hours. I have tried everything. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are various causes of chronic insomnia. Every cause has its specific management. To rule out the cause, it is necessary to have a detailed history, examination, and relevant investigations are required. The common causes of insomnia are depression, anxiety, obstru... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution to get rid of sleeping for long hours.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I use to sleep very much about 11-13 hours a day. I sleep late at night and wake up very late. This is creating a great hamper in my study as well as my daily life. Now, what can I do in order to get rid of this devastating problem? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing is a common sleep disorder known as delayed sleep phase syndrome. It is a disorder of the body clock. This clock is tuned by bright light and blue light. Chronotherapy: Sleep in a room where the sunlight will bathe your eyes in morning, even... Read Full »