I have been facing excessive sleeping. Why?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 22 years old. I have been facing excessive sleeping for the last two weeks. Even after having a sound sleep for 6 to 8 hours at night I find it difficult to wake up. I feel sleepy all day long. If I think of taking a nap in the afternoon, then it again lasts for 3 to 4 hours and again I cannot wake up. My height is 5'3" and weight is 58 kg.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

With the symptoms I feel sorry for your health condition. It is bothersome for sure.

The causes may be depression or anxiety, thyroid disease, lack of motivation or aim ahead in life and sleep apnea syndrome.

Sleep apnea syndrome is that no matter how long you sleep at night, sleepiness will remain there if that was not a good quality sleep.

Narcolepsy is also one of the causes for issues, especially daytime sleepiness.

You need to consult your local physician to get yourself thoroughly tested for possible causes. Your weight is pretty good in the normal range for age and height.

Tests will comprise of the possible causes as aforementioned. Once diagnosed, then you will get proper management accordingly.

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.