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Why would i wake up so many times at night? i've been having this problem for weeks now - i wake up about every hour or so during the night. awaken enough to note the time and i fall back asleep in a minute or two.

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Dr. G Funari answered

This : This is not enough information to give an accurate answer but i recommend seeing a sleep disorder specialist and possibly undergoing a sleep study to document your sleep pattern.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Why would i wake up so many times at night? i've been having this problem for weeks now - i wake up about every hour or so during the night. awaken enough to note the time and i fall back asleep in a minute or two.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. G Funari answered

Dr Ali agreed

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