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What Causes Drowsiness And Heaviness In Eyes Despite Complete Rest?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016
Question: even after 6-7 hours of sleep, i still feel drowsy and eyes get heavy at times. is there something I should get checked for?
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

If you have excessive sleepiness, Fatigue,Then just get your thyroid profile done.
Are you on any medications?
Are you working till late night hours?

Regards,
Dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (5 minutes later)
Thank you for the quick response Doctor. I usually work till 11PM. Recently like 2 months ago, I got engaged, and since then I'm having irregular sleep timings, could that be the reason?

Thank you,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

It could be because of late night work schedule, but for your concern get a Thyroid profile done.

Regards,
Dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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What Causes Drowsiness And Heaviness In Eyes Despite Complete Rest?

Brief Answer: good health Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for query. If you have excessive sleepiness, Fatigue,Then just get your thyroid profile done. Are you on any medications? Are you working till late night hours? Regards, Dr VSK