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What Causes Post Meal Somnolence?

I have been falling asleep just after eating without remembering being sleepy. I just wake up about 30-60 minutes later. I notice some of my heart patients have the same complaint. I had a-fib that seems to stopped after 2 ablations and am off all meds except warfarin and expect to be taken off that next month. It happens whether I have been very active and when I have not. So what causes this post meal somnolence? J
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi,
I read your query and understand your concern
It is known by doctors that 30-60 minutes after meals as stomach gets more blood flow people suffers cerebral hypoperfusion (meaning that less blood and oxygen goes to the brain )
That's why why are suffering those symptoms
There are several factors that can avoid from happening that
First use small meals oftenly
Schedule a carotid ultrasound
Check your cholesterol
Continue warfarine
Hope my answer has helped you
Feel free to ask for any further questions
Best regards
Dr Drilona Kenga
Cardiologist
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What Causes Post Meal Somnolence?

Hi, I read your query and understand your concern It is known by doctors that 30-60 minutes after meals as stomach gets more blood flow people suffers cerebral hypoperfusion (meaning that less blood and oxygen goes to the brain ) That s why why are suffering those symptoms There are several factors that can avoid from happening that First use small meals oftenly Schedule a carotid ultrasound Check your cholesterol Continue warfarine Hope my answer has helped you Feel free to ask for any further questions Best regards Dr Drilona Kenga Cardiologist