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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Narcolepsy?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Question: My son almost falls asleep when eating. That is the only time that he does it while eating a meal. Is there anything that can cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
What's his age

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
You have mentioned the age as 33. Is it correct?
In kids it is normal to get sleep when eating.
In adults it needs blood sugar and hba1c tests.
Let me know the age of your son.
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Narcolepsy?

Brief Answer: What's his age Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. You have mentioned the age as 33. Is it correct? In kids it is normal to get sleep when eating. In adults it needs blood sugar and hba1c tests. Let me know the age of your son. Regards Dr Arun