Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have difficulty waking up even though i sleep 8-10 hours every night. what could cause this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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
3.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What causes a woman to have difficulty falling asleep and waking and sweating a lot during sleep?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Normal range TSH and free T3 but low T4?? Just had my thyroid labs done - TSH - 1.88, free T3 - 3.3 and free T4 is .87. What would cause this? I dont sleep great with my 2yo waking up every night but why is T4 low? Is t3 high?Is this a bad balance?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Every morning for the last few months I have been waking up with a runny nose and very stuffed. I thought it might be seasonal but it is not going away. Anywhere I sleep/nap it comes back. Do you know what might be the cause or how I can treat this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What causes low thyroid-like symptoms to suddenly turn into loss of appetite, early morning waking, and difficulty falling asleep, all overnight?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What causes a person to have difficulty falling asleep and waking and sweating a lot during sleep?
Lately, i've been sleeping 5 hours and waking up every hour for past weeks. Could lots of changes in life cause this? I also have thyroid disorder.
Wake up multiple times every night and upon waking I feel as if I'm dying and I jump up in bed small panic pinch myself then back to sleep. Father passed away months ago a lot of stress/ depression/anxiety. could possibly be cause?
Very poor sleep for 1 month. Difficulty falling asleep, constantly waking up, & not feeling well-rested. Nothing is different, but I started Zoloft 1 month ago. Also, I have been constipated for 2 wks. Could Zoloft be the cause or something else?
I keep waking up every 60 minutes for no reason and i find it hard to fall asleep. i will lay in bed for hours trying. what can i do to sleep better?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
