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I am not getting more then 2 hours of sleep at night is that physical or mental problems!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lack of sleep: You may know that lack of sleep may cause physical,and mental,problems

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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