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Dad, 81,once a month,after lunch when he sits on the couch, he falls asleep in the sitting posture for about 30 min. sign of something serious?

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Probably : Not by itself. If he has insomnia it is likely that after a he will fall asleep after eating. However evaluation by a doctor if morbidly obese or frequently falling asleep even when actively involved in a discussion may be indicated

Answered 1/21/2019

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A member asked:

Dad, 81,once a month,after lunch when he sits on the couch, he falls asleep in the sitting posture for about 30 min. sign of something serious?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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