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Hi, my husband is 42, he will fall asleep but wakes up shortly after and then gets up, shortly after, normally about 2am., he wakes, up, and he is anxious?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Nedds evaluation: Could be sleep apnea but arousals due snoring, movements & other problems can do this. Metabolic conditions & neuropsychological disorders should be rule out as well.

Answered 1/5/2013

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