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I tend to sleep for long periods of time, 10-12 hours. what are some possible solutions to decrease this to 8 hours? i believe my diet and water consumption might help, exercising hasnt really changed this?

Q: i tend to sleep for long periods of time, 10-12 hours. what are some possible solutions to decrease this to 8 hours? i believe my diet and water consumption might help, exercising hasnt really changed this?

: Ask about a sleep study to exclude OSA.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Ask about a sleep study to exclude OSA.

Answered 3/19/2023

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A member asked:

I tend to sleep for long periods of time, 10-12 hours. what are some possible solutions to decrease this to 8 hours? i believe my diet and water consumption might help, exercising hasnt really changed this?

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