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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness In A Person?

I am a 42 yr old female 5 ft 6 in height and I am not skinny, but I am Very active today I swear I| fell asleep standing up I was in line at a shopping store. I was in line then noticed I lost my spot in line other people were ahead of me the only explanation is that I had fallen asleep very quick maybe a minute I am guessing creepy
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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You have one episode of sudden onset sleepiness while you were standing in a public place. This should not be ignored and such attacks of sleep could occur due to sleep disorders most likely narcolepsy. In narcolepsy sudden onset attacks of sleep occurs. One episode is not sufficient to make diagnosis so I would advise you to visit a sleep specialist or neuropsychiatrist to get expert opinion. Polysomnography is needed to make diagnosis.

The symptoms can be treated with proper medicines, controlled sleep. Medicines like Modafinil, Armodafinil helps to maintain awareness and result in prevention of attacks. Visit a psychiatrist for treatment.

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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness In A Person?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM You have one episode of sudden onset sleepiness while you were standing in a public place. This should not be ignored and such attacks of sleep could occur due to sleep disorders most likely narcolepsy. In narcolepsy sudden onset attacks of sleep occurs. One episode is not sufficient to make diagnosis so I would advise you to visit a sleep specialist or neuropsychiatrist to get expert opinion. Polysomnography is needed to make diagnosis. The symptoms can be treated with proper medicines, controlled sleep. Medicines like Modafinil, Armodafinil helps to maintain awareness and result in prevention of attacks. Visit a psychiatrist for treatment. Thanks, hope this helps you.