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I have sleeping problems for 4months and even i don't sleep good i never seen to be red in the eyes isnt that a symptom of sporadic fatal insomnia?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Red eyes or not red eyes has nothing to do with sporadic fatal insomnia.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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