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Is there a medical term for someone who can gt 10 hours sleep at night and still sleep half the day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypersomnia: I suggest that you see a sleep medicine specialist to determine the cause.

Answered 11/12/2018

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A member asked:

Is there a medical term for someone who can gt 10 hours sleep at night and still sleep half the day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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