Idiopathic hypersomnia

Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathic

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a sleep disorder in which a person is excessively sleepy (hypersomnia) during the day and has great difficulty being awakened from sleep. Idiopathic means there is not a clear cause.

Sleep patterns in the young and aged

Sleep patterns change with age, anxiety levels and many other factors. Normally, younger people have more concentrated periods of deep sleep compared to older people.

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When to Contact a Medical Professional