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I have more than 7 hours's sleep everyday. but i still feel sleepy during the day. what i should do?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Investigate.: There are myriad reasons to feel sleepy during the day despite adequate sleep duration. Sleep apnea, slow thyroid, vitamin deficiency, anemia. You need some investigations via your PMD.

Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

I have more than 7 hours's sleep everyday. but i still feel sleepy during the day. what i should do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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