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A 19-year-old male asked:
I have insomnia i stay awake anywhere from 3 to 5 days at a time but when i do sleep i sleep for about 15 to 20 hours. is it possible for me to have insomnia and hypersomnia?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Karen Butleranswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Ans: Both of these are diagnoses thus in order to gove such a diagnosis you need a complete evaluation. You are best served to see your doctor and find out why you stay up for days at a time. Very bad for your body
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