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	Hypersomnia Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Hypersomnia is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep.
		Different from feeling tired due to lack of or interrupted sleep at night, persons with hypersomnia are compelled to nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work, during a meal, or in conversation.
		Hypersomnia may be caused by another sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea), dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, or drug or alcohol abuse.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/hypersomnia/hypersomnia.htm (472 words)

	Sleep Labs Insomnia, Sleep Apnea
		Hypersomnia is fairly common, with nearly 5% of the population affected.
		Hypersomnia may be a symptom of a primary sleep disorder such as Periodic Limb Movement Disorder or narcolepsy.
		Hypersomnia may be referred to as excessive sleepiness during the day, the time when many people are awake.
	www.sleeplabs.biz /html/hypersomnia.html (1481 words)

	Hypersomnia
		Persons with hypersomnia are compelled to nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work, during a meal, or in conversation.
		Hypersomnia may be caused by another sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea), dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, or drug or alcohol abuse.
		Treatment for hypersomnia often attacks the symptoms, not the underlying cause, often because the underlying cause is unknown or no treatment for the cause exists.
	www.sleepdex.org /hypersomnia.htm (427 words)

	Idiopathic Hypersomnia
		Hypersomnia was considered either symptomatic or functional, with the functional form subdivided into a functional hypersomnia with a short cycle and a functional hypersomnia with a long cycle (periodic hypersomnia).
		In contrast with narcolepsy, a precise onset of idiopathic hypersomnia is often difficult to determine because of the insidious beginning of the condition and the difficulty, in young persons, of settling a posteriori a limit between long sleep and abnormally long sleep or normal wakefulness and impaired wakefulness.
		Psychological interview and tests are appropriate to exclude a neurotic hypersomnia and a CT scan or MR imaging of the brain is indicated when a structural brain lesion is a consideration.
	www.beatcfsandfms.org /references/IdiopathicHypersomnia.html (2933 words)

	Recurrent Hypersomnia \| Primary Hypersomnia \| Recurrent Hypersomnia Treatment
		Recurrent hypersomnia is an unusual disorder and diagnosed by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia more than 18 hours a day lasting from several days to several weeks.
		The primary difference between this and primary hypersomnia is that persons experiencing recurring hypersomnia will have extended periods where they do not exhibit any signs of hypersomnia, whereas persons experiencing primary hypersomnia are affected by it nearly all the time.
		Hypersomnia is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, and daytime naps that do not result in a more refreshed or attentive feeling.
	www.sleepdisordersguide.com /topics/recurrent-hypersomnia.html (779 words)

	Facts About Hypersomnia
		Hypersomnia is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged sleep at night and may lead sufferers to nap repeatedly during the day, even during a meal or a conversation.
		Hypersomnia is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep.
		Different from feeling tired due to lack of or interrupted sleep at night, persons with hypersomnia are compelled to nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work, during a meal, or in conversation.
	counsellingresource.com /distress/sleep/hypersomnia.html (436 words)

	Hypersomnia: Excessive Sleep: Sleep Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Hypersomnia, which is less common than insomnia, refers to an increase of at least 25% in total sleeping time that continues for more than a few days.
		Hypersomnia may indicate a serious disorder such as a neurologic disorder (for example, encephalitis, meningitis, or a brain tumor), a heart or lung disorder, or liver failure.
		Hypersomnia may also be a symptom of sleep apnea or a psychologic disorder (such as severe anxiety or depression).
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec06/ch081/ch081c.html (279 words)

	Hypersomnia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hypersomnia, also known as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), is excessive amount of sleepiness.
		Hypersomnia can be caused by genetics (heredity), brain damage, and disorders such as clinical depression and fibromyalgia.
		Hypersomnia can also be a symptom of other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hypersomnia (458 words)

	Hypersomnia - Definition, Description, Causes and symptoms, Demographics, Diagnosis, Treatments, Prognosis
		The primary difference between this and primary hypersomnia is that persons experiencing recurring hypersomnia will have prolonged periods where they do not exhibit any signs of hypersomnia, whereas persons experiencing primary hypersomnia are affected by it nearly all the time.
		Hypersomnia is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, and daytime naps that do not result in a more refreshed or alert feeling.
		For a diagnosis of recurrent hypersomnia, the symptoms must occur for at least three days at a time, and the symptoms have to be present for at least two years.
	www.minddisorders.com /Flu-Inv/Hypersomnia.html (972 words)

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		Hypersomnia, also called somnolence, excessive daytime sleepiness, or prolonged drowsiness, is a condition characterized by excessive sleeping, or the inability to maintain wakefulness when desired.
		Hypersomnia can interfere with your relationships, prevent you from enjoying activities, and make it difficult to handle necessary tasks, such as attending doctors' appointments, completing household chores, and managing family or work responsibilities.
		Unlike hypersomnia, fatigue is not associated with excessive daytime sleeping and the inability to stay awake.
	www.plwc.org /portal/site/PLWC/menuitem.169f5d85214941ccfd748f68ee37a01d/?vgnextoid=a8c341eca8daa010VgnVCM100000ed730ad1RCRD (738 words)

	Hypersomnia \| Idiopathic Hypersomnia \| Causes of Hypersomnia
		People who are overweight are more likely than others to suffer from hypersomnia, and this can often exacerbate their weight problems as their excessive sleep patterns mean they will use up less energy, making it even harder to lose weight.
		Idiopathic hypersomnia is much like narcolepsy except there is no cataplexy, no sleep paralysis, and no rapid eye movement when the victim first falls asleep.
		The primary difference between recurring and Idiopathic hypersomnia is that persons experiencing recurring hypersomnia will have prolonged periods where they do not exhibit any signs of hypersomnia, whereas persons experiencing Idiopathic hypersomnia are affected by it nearly all the time.
	www.sleepdisordersguide.com /hypersomnia.html (661 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Hypersomnolence
		Post-traumatic hypersomnia may arise from a head injury or a traumatic incident involving the central nervous system.
		Idiopathic hypersomnia is a lifelong disorder with no tendency to remit spontaneously.
		This is a challenging area because the EDS may also produce mental disorders (mood disorders) as a complication of hypersomnia.
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C494505.html (1042 words)

	Primary Hypersomnia in Sleep Disorders at ALLPSYCH Online
		Hypersomnia is present in up to 5% of the population at some point in their lives and is more prevalent in males.
		The criteria for primary hypersomnia include excessive sleepiness for at least one month as evidences by prolonged sleep during the night or excessive daytime sleep.
		Hypersomnia can be chronic, especially when not associated with another disorder and therefore can continue to worsen if left untreated.
	allpsych.com /disorders/sleep/hypersomnia.html (245 words)

	Healthinmind/MentalDisorders/SleepDisorders/PrimaryHypersomnia
		Primary Hypersomnia is the other side of insomnia; it involves excessive sleepiness over a period of at least 1 month.
		Hypersomnia is sometimes accompanied by hypersexuality and/or excessive weight gain.
		Hypersomnia is more difficult to cure than insomnia, and in some forms can be a lifelong problem.
	healthinmind.com /english/primary_hypersomnia.htm (137 words)

	Sleep too much?
		Those with hypersomnia are generally diagnosed in one of four categories by a polysomnogram, which monitors a patient during one night of rest.
		Post-traumatic Hypersomnia is caused by trauma to the central nervous system, such as a head injury or a traumatic accident.
		Normal Hypersomnia is seen in people who are commonly referred to as "long sleepers," those who require more than ten hours of sleep per night as a result of genetic predisposition.
	serendip.brynmawr.edu /biology/b103/f03/web1/lupdegrove.html (1117 words)

	Hypersomnia - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Hypersomnia, also known as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), is an excessive amount of sleepiness, resulting in an inability to stay awake or alert.
		Even though people with hypersomnia sleep for more hours at night than is considered necessary (or even healthy), they may still need to take frequent naps in order to remain awake and alert during the day.
		With a diagnosis of Hypersomnia, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Hypersomnia.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /h/hypersomnia/intro.htm (474 words)

	Hypersomnia
		Hypersomnia can be helped or cured with a few adjustments to lifestyle habits.
		The characteristics of hypersomnia vary from one person to the next, depending on their age, lifestyle and any underlying causes.
		The characteristics of hypersomnia vary from one person to the next, depending on age, lifestyle and underlying causes.
	www.disability.vic.gov.au /dsonline/dsarticles.nsf/pages/Hypersomnia?OpenDocument (934 words)

	Idiopathic Hypersomnia
		One known syndrome among the recurrent or intermittent hypersomnia disorders is the Kleine-Levin syndrome, mainly seen in adolescent boys; another is the menstrual cycle-associated hypersomnia syndrome.
		In addition to hypersomnia, patients with Kleine-Levin syndrome are known to often demonstrate aggressive or inappropriate sexuality, compulsive overeating, and other somewhat bizarre behaviors.
		Hypersomnia may also be secondary to medical conditions such as viral infections, especially mononucleosis and encephalitis, or hydrocephalus.
	www.drketi.com /idiopathicHypersomnia.html (893 words)

	Alert yourself to the dangers of sleepiness, sleep apnea and snoring!-- The Sleep Site.
		People with idiopathic CNS hypersomnia often have family histories of this same sort of problem, of true narcolepsy or of both entities.
		For the most part, patients diagnosed as having idiopathic hypersomnia report that their sleepiness began late in childhood, during their teen years, or in their early twenties.
		Idiopathic hypersomnia resembles narcolepsy in its typical age of onset.
	members.tripod.com /~sleephealth/5icnsh.html (560 words)

	hypersomnia
		Hypersomnia is a condition characterized by excessive sleepiness.
		A person with hypersomnia might nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work, during a meal, or in conversation.
		Researchers believe that hypersomnia might be caused by another sleep disorder, dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, tumor, head trauma, a side effect of medication, or drug or alcohol abuse.
	www.mamashealth.com /sleep/hyper.asp (205 words)

	Hypersomnia: Hypersomnia Idiopathic, Hypersomnia Treatment Herbal hypersomnia remedy
		Hypersomnia is one of the symptoms of major depression.
		Because the underlying cause of idiopathic hypersomnia is unknown, treatment remains symptomatic in nature.
		Severe idiopathic hypersomnia is a disabling problem that often leads to permanent unemployment and responds poorly to medical treatment.
	www.depression-guide.com /hypersomnia.htm (723 words)

	eMedicine - Primary Hypersomnia : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM
		Primary hypersomnia is diagnosed in 5-10% of all patients referred to the sleep laboratory for evaluation of excessive daytime sleepiness.
		Hypersomnia secondary to general medical conditions: General medical conditions such as brain tumor or morbid obesity may cause excessive sleepiness.
		Psychiatric disorders: Hypersomnia associated with dysthymia and related mood disorders is observed frequently.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3129.htm (4340 words)

	Hypersomnia
		Hypersomnia is an excessive amount of sleepiness, resulting in an inability to stay awake.
		A person is considered having hypersomnia if he or she sleeps more than 10 hours per day on a regular basis for at least two weeks.
		Hypersomnia can be treated with stimulants such as Modafinil.
	www.mrsci.com /Sleep-Disorders/Hypersomnia.php (122 words)

	Hypersomnia Information & Resources
		Hypersomnia refers to either excessive sleepiness during the day or extended, overly long periods of nighttime sleep.
		Hypersomnia is fairly common, with nearly 5% of the population affected.
		As with most sleep disorders, hypersomnia is underreported because many people inaccurately believe that always feeling sleepy and taking naps are normal behavior.
	www.talkaboutsleep.com /idiopathic-hypersomnia (210 words)

	Hypersomnia: Information, Symptoms and Causes
		Hypersomnia is an excessive amount of sleepiness, resulting in an inability to stay awake.
		Even though hypersomniacs sleep more than is considered necessary (or even healthy) at night, they may still need to take frequent naps during the day.
		Hypersomnia can be caused by a range of factors, such as:
	www.soundsleeping.org /sleeping-disorders/hypersomnia.htm (210 words)

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