TX
A 25-year-old female asked:
is it normal for a 5month old to sleep like 10 20 minutes like 5 times a day n go bed at 7 at nit n sleep till 7mornin?
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Dr. Colton Bradshaw answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Certainly!: Each baby varies widely as to individual sleep needs. An important part of your answer however rests with these follow-up questions: does your baby behave normally when she is awake? Is she gaining weight appropriately--following the normal growth chart percentile? Does she have normal bowel & urine output? Does she have normal muscle tone, especially good head control? If so, enjoy naps with her!
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A 24-year-old member asked:
During the day I just drop off in a sleep for 3-4 minutes then wake up. What is this called?
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Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Maybe narcolepsy: If you are falling asleep unexpectedly, could be narcolepsy. Narcoleptic symptoms can also be part of other problems such as obstructive sleep apnea or sleep deprivation from other causes. If you are getting enough hours of sleep, best to get checked; obstructive sleep apnea has a multitude of preventable bad effects over time.
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A 11-year-old female asked:
For me, it is always very hard to wake up, even sleeping during 8 hours. How could I wake up and be immediately excited for the day?
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Dr. Chris Oh answered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Try coffee!: Recent studies show that coffee has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and are therefore good for you. Studies also show people who drink coffee have more energy, are less depressed and find it easier to lose weight. I need my 2 cups in the morning !
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Dr. Chris Oh commented
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Provided original answer
Perhaps you are depressed?
Jan 6, 2012
A 18-year-old member asked:
I get a good amount of sleep each night normally, I do excersize during the day and eat healthily - why am I always so tired?
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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Depends: I don't know your age or overall health, but it seems you are basically healthy. There are a few things you should consider. One, is a test for your thyroid funciton. A simple blood test could give you the answer. Medications? These can do the same. Do you snore? Sleep apnea can be insidious! i would suggest a good check up, some labs and hopefully some reassurance and continue exercising.
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A 54-year-old member asked:
I sleep for 7 hours each night. I need to sleep another few hours during the day. Is this normal? This is a recent problem.
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Dr. Joyce Vrabec answered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Sleep: No this is not normal. Are you taking any meds that could have this as a side effect? Do you snore, perhaps you have sleep apnea. This needs to be discussed with your physician soon.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What can you do to decrease sleeping time to only 4 - 5 hours a day?
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Dr. K. Olson answered
Psychiatry 39 years experience
Common question: Typically it requires spending less time in the bedroom. Only visit it when you have an iirresistible urge to fall asleep. Unless sleep is not restful, you can get up at first awakening. Many only need only 6 hour per night. The key is it restful.
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