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Causes Of Hypersomnias In The Elderly
Idiopathic hypersomnia is sleeping too much (
Alternative Names
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The usual approach is to consider other potential causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.
Other sleep disorders...
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Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicTreatmentIdiopathic hypersomnia is usually treated with stimulant... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicPreventionReferencesConsens FB, Chervin RD. Sleep Disorders. In: Goetz, CG,... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicSymptomsSymptoms often develop slowly during adolescence or young... Read more »
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