Question 1

what is idiopathic hypersomnia?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping too much: Idiopathic hypersomnia defines a condition in which a person may sleep too much without a known cause.

Question 2

what causes idiopathic hypersomnia?

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Hypersomnia: The term idiopathic refers to unknown causes.

Question 3

how do i know if i have hypersomnia?

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Sleeping too much: Hypersomnia... Too much sleep. An average night sleep can vary but will be between 6-8 hours/night. The best way to know if you have hypersomnia is to keep a sleep log. There can can be variations of normal. If you find that you are above the normal range, see a sleep specialist ( usually a pulmonary doctor) in your area to discuss.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of hypersomnia?

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Sleep Apnea: If you have symptoms such as
insomnia
snoring
hypersomnia
excessive daytime sleepiness
obesity
asian race
cognitive deficits
mood disorders
htn etc
increase the chance of sleep apnea

rule out other causes, could be medical, genetic long sleeper etc.

Question 5

what medications are good for hypersomnia?

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Stimulants: Primary or idiopathic hypersomnia is treated with stimulants such as the ones used for the treatment of ADD 
as well as other meds like Nuvigil ,

Question 6

what to do if i have the problem of hypersomnia?

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See your physician: For evaluation. Sometimes a sleep medicine consultation ; sleep study may be indicated.

Question 7

what are the symptoms that accompany hypersomnia?

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It Is a symptom: Hypersomnia (sleeping too much) is itself a symptom of many illnesses ranging from depression to under active thyroid, anemia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, anemia, and many others.

Question 8

i am suffering from hypersomnia..... what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sleep specialist: Hypersomnia has many causes: 1) sleep deprivation 2) other medical conditions 3) medications 4) primary sleep disorders. It is best to be seen by a sleep specialist.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: hypersomnia?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping too much.: Normal sleep is between six and ten hours in a 24 hour cycle.   With age, the period of sleep typically lessens.   Youth need more sleep, particularly babies and teenagers.   Studies suggest that regularly sleeping less than six and more than ten hours correlates with shortened lifespans.   If this is your case, see your MD, for starters (and do some research).

Question 10

do i suffer from hypersomnia if i can't get out of bed in the mornings?

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Sleep inertia: No you do not suffer from hypersomnia if you have a difficult time getting out of bed in the morning.  Hypersomnia is just the medical terminology for a state of excessive sleepiness and is not a diagnostic term.  It is actually normal to have a difficult time getting out of bed in the am and to feel sluggish for the first 30-45 minutes.  This is known as sleep inertia.

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