Excessive daytime sleepiness, often ignored as just another excuse to be lazy and slothful, is a rare but serious and persistent health condition, which, if not treated, may remain a life-long disorder. Perhaps the worst part is that idiopathic (means no known causes) hypersomnia (means excessive sleep) happens without any apparent cause! Worst still, the [...]

Hypersomnia treatment normally involves taking more than one approach. On one hand the doctor starts medication primarily for excessive daytime sleepiness treatment; on the other, several lifestyle modifications and self-help strategies are also recommended. Behavioral remedies along with improvement of sleep hygiene also play a critical role in hypersomnolence treatment. With regard to idiopathic hypersomnia [...]