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Why might someone feel sleepy often and easily?

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Sleep disorder: Many causes of daytime hypersomnia, and the classic is narcolepsy, but sleep apnea, and shift work disorder issues are increasingly being recognized. These problems can typically be readily diagnosed and successfully treated.

Answered 4/25/2016

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