Classification and Causes
Idiopathic hypersomnia is classified as a hypersomnolence disorder where excessive daytime sleepiness occurs without an underlying cause being identified. Unlike narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia patients do not experience cataplexy or sleep paralysis. The exact causes are unknown but genetics and disturbances in the body’s circadian rhythm or sleep-wake regulatory systems may play a role.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Excessive daytime sleepiness ... Read more
