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I have difficulty waking up even though i sleep 8-10 hours every night. what could cause this?

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Dr. Andrew Le answered

Many possibilities: Many causes are possible: thyroid imbalance, depression, cortisol imbalances, anemia are some of the possibilities. Please consult your doctor for an evaluation which will most likely include blood test.

Answered 2/14/2015

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