A member asked:

What is the diagnosis of the women who feels extremely tired, have slow movements and sleep after lunch for 20 min and can't gets up.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Many possibilities: You could have a hormonal imbalance, perhaps beginning menopause. You might also be depressed. Please see your doctor. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/8/2014

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

A Lot of Things: This is very common. If minor likely normal! There are series of hormone changes after eating that effect energy (e.g. cortisol, GH, insulin, Orexin-being studied for wt loss/narcolepsy, blocker of it suvorexant new sleep aid). Then there are concerning things like type 2 DM, Heart dz/vasc dz (underdiag in women!), thyroid dz, anemia, deconditioning...need more info, but don't panic & get eval.

Answered 11/15/2015

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