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26 years
I was slim and suddenly i became fat and i am not loosing weight. But i am not eating so much during the day. I feel so sleepy during the day with my concentration not 100% and eyes feeling dizzy
Jul 29, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Hypothyroidism (poor thyroid function) can result in weight gain without increase in caloric intake. It can also produce symptoms of somnolence (sleepiness). Another explanation is that the mere fact that you have gained weight, if you've become obese, this may cause obstructive sleep apnea (pauses of breathing during sleep) Which results in daytime sleepiness and inability to focus, because of decrease in the oxygenation of blood in the brain and inadequate sleep. As such you need to do blood tests for the thyroid gland and be evaluated ffor possible sleep apnea.
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