Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 63 and i only get about 3 to 4 hours sleep. what can i do? i have been like this for over 15 years
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Sleep Hygiene: Keep reg. bed & wake time. Bedtime routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or gentle music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows & no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep & sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired. Deal with problems at another time.
Answered 1/8/2020
112 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm a 20 years old female , I get sleepy very often even though I have enough sleep (more than 8 hours ), may I know why and what can I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 23 years old, I suffer of poor concentration and I always get up tired. But I always sleep 8 or 9 hours a day. What could be done about it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Im 17 years old male i sleep 8 I have to get up at 6 am for school and get back at 1:30 even if i slept 8 hours i still come back from school tired?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How could i get my four year old sister to stop grinding her teeth in her sleep?
For almost 4 years back I didn't slept for more than 3 days in row. Nd after these days I get a sleep of 6 hours for only one day and in next 15 to 20 days I hardly slept 3 to 5 hours a day..so after these nightmares I have headache on the back side?
In perimenopause, with no other health problems, is it common to get only 3-4 hours of sleep a night every night for years?
My daughter is 3 years old going on 4. I wake her up atleast every 3 hours in the night to use a toilet to get her off night pampers and wetting the bed. Is this healthy? As I feel she's not getting enough sleep?
I've been struggling with insomnia for atleast 4 years now and I've come to realize that I never dream or get to sleep for more than 5 hours. Could I be recommended for sleep medication?
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
