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How Does Acupuncture Work For Hypersomnia?
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathic
Treatment
Idiopathic hypersomnia is usually treated with stimulant medications such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil. These drugs may not work as well for this condition as they do for narcolepsy.
Important lifestyle changes that can help ease symptoms and prevent injury include:
- Avoiding alcohol and medications that can make the condition worse
- Avoiding operating motor vehicles or using...
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Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicSymptomsSymptoms often develop slowly during adolescence or young... Read more »
Acupuncture
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Acupuncture is a method of producing analgesia or altering the function of a system of the body by inserting fine, wire-thin needles into the skin on... Read more »
Treating Pain with Acupuncture
Although the use of acupuncture is still somewhat controversial in Western medical circles, a number of research studies have shown it to be an... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Idiopathic hypersomnia is sleeping too much (hypersomnia) without an obvious cause. It is different from narcolepsy, because idiopathic hypersomnia... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicPreventionReferencesConsens FB, Chervin RD. Sleep Disorders. In: Goetz, CG,... Read more »
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