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Why do i wake up feeling confused after naps?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stagnated blood: It may be by lying flat in bed and you get up suddenly your blood takes a few seconds to get to your brain and you feel confused for a few seconds.

Dr Kaplan agreed

Answered 2/25/2013

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