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Why am i always sleepy even with 9 hours of sleep?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Check your thyroid: and make sure there is no sleep apnea

Answered 6/14/2014

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Why am i always sleepy even with 9 hours of sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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