What causes severe fatigue that makes you sleep almost all day?

[Anonymous]

Like you are so tired that you fall asleep at 9 pm wake up at 12 am go back to bed and wake up at 7 am then go back to sleep at wake up at 11 AM and still feel tired throughout the day. What disease is this caused by? Is this dangerous enough to go to the emergency room? Does it mean you are dying?

[bobalife]

I don't know I just thought I was sleeping beauty… or loves catnap. But in a serious note, I do think I possibly have an undiagnosed sleep apeana. You’ll have to talk to your doctor and get tested. My heart is normal and everything is normal as well, but I haven’t done a sleep test lol.

[Asker]

Yeah but I don’t snore. I could still have it?

[bobalife]

I’m sorry it’s out of my scope of practice and anyone here to confirm or give you misinformation that may cause you to worry. If it’s going on for no reason, it’s best to set an appt asap with your PCP. For me, it does happen when I’m overworked with my job or a long day. It’s not just for no reason.

[laraWM]

Yes, you should see a doctor

[Asker]

It means it’s dangerous? I’m so scared I don’t wanna die

[laraWM]

I'm not a doctor, but it's better to go if you're worried

[RavVid]

If it has been happening for a while it is not an emergency but you should go to a doctor and get blood tests. Low Iron, Low B12 and macrocystitis can cause fatigue. I had it last year.

[RavVid]

Thanks for a mho and hope your tiredness gets better.

[DryGermanGuy]

Could be a form of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myalgic_encephalomyelitis/chronic_fatigue_syndrome

[Alex-Snow]

You don't need to go to the emergency department. Try keeping a regular schedule, avoid computer time before bed, avoid eating a big meal a few hours before bed, get outside in the morning and get a little sun on you. See a doctor if it persists.

[MrChinaski]

Talk to your GP. Lethargy has 1000 different causes. You likely need a battery of blood tests to start ruling things in and out.

[LiamS95]

Being low on iron (anemic) can bd one of many reasond but is more common then other reasons especially for women that have an active menstrual cycle.

[Anonymous]

I had that. Turned out I had atrial fibrillation. You could also have sleep apnea. Or hypothyroidism.

[Asker]

What is atrial fibrillation?

[Opinion Owner]

It's when the atrial part of your hearts beats out of sync with the lower chambers of your heart. Untreated it can eventually lead to heart failure. But is easily treated with medication and possibly a heart ablation. I had mine before 3 years before they caught it. Kind of kisses me off that they didn't earlier but I didn't tell them have fatigued I was either. You'll know if you have this because you'll probably have an elevated heartbeat (at least I did), and you'll wake up with zero energy and it will not get better throughout the day. No matter how much you sit down and rest or how much sleep you get.

[Asker]

But I did a heart exam and it was normal. I could still have that?

[Opinion Owner]

A heart exam by who? I go to the cardiologist (a HEART doctor) every year. I was IN atrial fibrillation the first two times I was in there, so they missed it. I just happened to be in it the 3rd time. An EKG will show it if you're Afib.

[Opinion Owner]

Wasn't* in atrial fibrillation*

[Opinion Owner]

You can be in and out of afib. And still be fatigued. You can have it and not feel it. My doctor even said, "you're not going to be able to diagnose yourself".

[Asker]

I went to a cardiologist and everything was fine

[Opinion Owner]

Well you probably don't have it then.
How bout your thyroid? Have they checked your thyroid levels.

[Asker]

Yep that was normal too

[Opinion Owner]

Have you been checked for sleep apnea?

[Asker]

Nope I don’t snore. I could still have it?

[Opinion Owner]

Are you certain you don't snore? I mean I have it sometimes I would snore loudly, sometimes I wouldn't snore at all. Your breathing blocked is an apnea generally marked by snoring. So most people do snore. But you don't have to snore, just t have your breathing blocked.

[Asker]

Yeah I’m sure

[Anonymous]

Could be anything hard to say without proper blood tests and knowing your prior health history or if you're experiencing any pains anywhere in your body and hard to say without a physical examination

And having a whole body ct scan

[Staximus]

First thing I would check is for sleep apnea, low blood sugar, thyroid, and anemia

[ZameerAnsari91]

I have thyroid issues, but I never slept more than even 10 hours

[Asker]

Oh wow so this is dangerous? What else can it be? I’ve never been so scared in my life

[ZameerAnsari91]

maybe you're tired physically so much

[Asker]

What else? This never happened to me before

[ZameerAnsari91]

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[Asker]

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[ZameerAnsari91]

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[fantasticass]

You could have depression

[slatyb]

See a doctor. It could be a number of things.

[jahaims]

Mental or physical health issues

[Asker]

Like what?

[Anonymous]

High blood pressure?

[Anonymous]

Vitamin D deficiency

[Jessica405]

Thyroid issues?

[Asker]

I don’t think I have had a thyroid problem. It’s all been normal. Is this dangerous?

[ZameerAnsari91]

I have thyroid issues, but I never slept more than even 10 hours

[Asker]

@ZameerAnsari91 I’m so scared 😭

[ZameerAnsari91]

@Asker Why scared?

[Asker]

@ZameerAnsari91 why? Because I am afraid this may be dangerous. What other disease can cause this? I’m scared I could be dying because of this. I’m only 30 and pretty healthy over all

[Jessica405]

Maybe narcolepsy?

[Asker]

What is that?

[Jessica405]

A condition where sleep occurs at any time.

[Asker]

Like what condition?

[Jessica405]

Neurological

[Asker]

How is it neurological? Tell me