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My friend has started sleeping two hours then wakes up and falls back asleep two hours later since saturday and i am worried... what's wrong with him?
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See a doctor : There are several possible causes of this apparent sedation ranging from drug effect to infection to metabolic problem. Your friend needs an evaluation by a doctor.
Answered 3/19/2015
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