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Sleep apnea is the second most frequent cause of secondary hypersomnia, affecting up to 4% of middle-aged adults, mostly men. Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a clinical variant of sleep apnea that can also cause hypersomnia. [8] Just as other sleep disorders (like narcolepsy) can coexist with sleep apnea, the same is true for UARS.
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological disorder which is characterized primarily by excessive sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). [1] Idiopathic hypersomnia was first described by Bedrich Roth in 1976, and it can be divided into two forms: polysymptomatic and monosymptomatic.
EDS can affect the ability to function in family, social, occupational, or other settings. [1] [2] A proper diagnosis of the underlying cause and ultimately treatment of symptoms and/or the underlying cause can help mitigate such complications. [3] According to the National Sleep Foundation, around 20 percent of people experience EDS. [4]
Hypoglossal nerve stimulators: These surgically implanted devices are used for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea. Lifestyle changes: Weight loss can reduce excess tissue around the airway, minimizing ...
A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of an individual's sleep patterns, in some cases affecting physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. [1] Polysomnography and actigraphy are tests commonly ordered for diagnosing sleep disorders.
Excessive stress and sleep deprivation can cause cardiovascular issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. In a study focusing on the impacts of chronic stress on the heart, it was found that during times of chronic stress, the body hyperactivates the sympathetic nervous system which leads to changes in heart rate variability. [ 22 ]
At least 1 of the following: excessive floaters in both eyes, excessive blue field entoptic phenomenon, self-light of the eye , or spontaneous photopsia. iii. Photophobia. iv. Nyctalopia; impaired night vision. Symptoms are not consistent with typical migraine aura.
For the first time, she underwent a lab sleep study, which showed that she had restless legs syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs along with an ...