to much over sleeping

[ghazal2]

hey im ghazal from syria hear we dont have many doctors because of the war and im having a big problim and i wish you guyz will help me isleep 22 hours aday i cant do any thing its just 2 hours of awakines i have to study and icant please help me what can ido why is this hapening and ive been from along long time like that pleaase help me thank you?????

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Causes of excessive sleepiness are sleep-wake cycle disorder like in night shifts, sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders, psychiatric disorders like depression and schizophrenia,diabetes,obesity,restless leg syndrome,use of drugs or alcohol and narcolepsy(Abnormal sleep disorder leading to excessive daytime drowsiness).

You should consult a sleep specialist and get all these causes ruled out.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[oldie]

22 hours is far more than I oversleep but I lose several hours a day.  I thought of narcolepsy and other problems  and will ask a doctor next week. If he can help I will put it on the forum for you. Take care of yourself