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If my daughter is sleeping from the time she comes home from school (3:30) and sleeps right through until the next morning (7:15) should i be concernd?

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Dr. Sherin Ibrahim Howett answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Look into the cause: She should be screening for an under-active thyroid, anemia or other medical conditions with blood testing. If all are normal, then sleep apnea should be considered. She may be getting a sufficient quantity of sleep, but lacking the quality. An overnight study is done to evaluate her sleep stages, leg movements, breathing, heart rate and oxygenation at night.

Answered 3/11/2016

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Seems excessive: 17 hrs of sleep is considered excessive for anybody except newborns and infants. A school age child can sleep 10 - 12 hrs easily. I would first talk to her, check for other issues, make sure she is not waking up at night. Then talk to her pediatrician for a thorough check. Is she taking any medications?

Answered 2/12/2012

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Not normal: It's not normal to sleep this much for any age. There might be something causing this and it's a good idea to see a doctor to get this evaluated.

Answered 2/13/2012

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