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What Causes Occasional Impaired Thoughts And Confusion?

the symptom is when I close my eyes in prayer or in a group to think on a question in general, I am not sure if I fell asleep and was dreaming or did I zone out while still thinking about what was at hand? I am a 69 years old female in excellent health!
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Your symptoms are suggestive of sleep problems like disturbed night time sleep, hallucinations, memory problems, sleep apnea, etc which are early symptoms of Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get tests (sleep records, PSG, MSLT) done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort. Maintain healthy lifestyle, cut on caffeine, alcohol & nicotine. Your treatment will depend on your clinical condition & pathology detected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Occasional Impaired Thoughts And Confusion?

Hello, Your symptoms are suggestive of sleep problems like disturbed night time sleep, hallucinations, memory problems, sleep apnea, etc which are early symptoms of Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get tests (sleep records, PSG, MSLT) done to detect the pathology causing you discomfort. Maintain healthy lifestyle, cut on caffeine, alcohol & nicotine. Your treatment will depend on your clinical condition & pathology detected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician