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What Are The Possible Causes Of A Need For A
Question: What are the possible causes of a need for a greater than normal amount of sleep? I also have Afib (under management).
Brief Answer:
First the sleep hygein
Detailed Answer:
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I can understand your concern and I will try to explain some info regarding your concern
The key to overcoming excessive sleepiness is to determine its cause. There are several sleep-related problems that can leave you yawning the day away.
There are several causes that might cause disturbances in sleep cycle
Among the more common causes of excessive sleepiness are:
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, depression etc
Nevertheless the first think that we recommend to our patients is that the hygein of sleep should be follow with some rules
Do not spend too much time in bed
Maintain a consistent sleep/wake time
Get out of bed if unable to fall asleep
Restrict naps to 30 minutes in the late morning or early afternoon
Exercise regularly
Spend more time outside, especially late in the day
Increase overall light exposure
Eat a light snack (i.e. milk, bread) before bed
Avoid caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol after lunch
If even with the above there will be any improvement in your sleep than you should probably be examined more for the causes I mentioned above
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
First the sleep hygein
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a doctor.
I can understand your concern and I will try to explain some info regarding your concern
The key to overcoming excessive sleepiness is to determine its cause. There are several sleep-related problems that can leave you yawning the day away.
There are several causes that might cause disturbances in sleep cycle
Among the more common causes of excessive sleepiness are:
Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, depression etc
Nevertheless the first think that we recommend to our patients is that the hygein of sleep should be follow with some rules
Do not spend too much time in bed
Maintain a consistent sleep/wake time
Get out of bed if unable to fall asleep
Restrict naps to 30 minutes in the late morning or early afternoon
Exercise regularly
Spend more time outside, especially late in the day
Increase overall light exposure
Eat a light snack (i.e. milk, bread) before bed
Avoid caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol after lunch
If even with the above there will be any improvement in your sleep than you should probably be examined more for the causes I mentioned above
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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