What is excessive sleepiness?
Excessive sleepiness or hypersomnia refers to a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive sleepiness during the day or prolonged… [more]
What are the symptoms of excessive sleepiness?
The main symptom of excessive sleepiness is a pathological need for sleep during the day despite enough sleep time at… [more]
What causes excessive sleepiness?
There are several possible causes for excessive sleepiness. Most of them tend to cause disturbances in sleep that often go… [more]
Who is at risk for excessive sleepiness?
Anyone with the causes mentioned above may experience excessive sleepiness. Depending on the cause, the condition may be temporary or… [more]
How do I know if I have excessive sleepiness?
If you find yourself nodding off several times during the day, despite your best efforts to stay awake, you may… [more]
What treatments are available for excessive sleepiness?
Treatments for excessive sleepiness involve treating the underlying causes of sleep disturbance and alleviating the symptoms. Drugs to help the… [more]
How can I prevent excessive sleepiness?
Anyone can be affected by excessive sleepiness and there is no way to ensure that it won't happen to you.… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you notice yourself falling asleep at inappropriate or dangerous times (such as while driving) despite getting what should be… [more]
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