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I have many chronic medical conditions that require many things. i only sleep a few hours randomly each night if i can. how dangerous is this?
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Best advice: It becomes very weary and ultimately dangerous to the body to be sleep deprived. You really should discuss this and any other medical issues with your doctor.
Answered 3/21/2017
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