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Idiopathic hypersomnia

Sleep patterns in the young and aged
Sleep patterns in the young and aged

Definition

   

Idiopathic hypersomnia is excessive sleeping (hypersomnia) without obvious cause. It is different from narcolepsy in that idiopathic hypersomnia does not involve suddenly falling asleep or losing muscle control associated with strong emotions (cataplexy).


Alternative Names

   
Hypersomnia - idiopathic

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

   


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Signs and tests

   


Treatment

   


Support Groups

   


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Calling your health care provider

   


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Review Date: 8/3/2007
Reviewd By: Allen J. Blaivas, DO, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Veteran Affairs, VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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