What are two causes of hypersomnia?
Hypersomnia may be caused by another sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea), dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, or drug or alcohol abuse. In some cases it results from a physical problem, such as a tumor, head trauma, or injury to the central nervous system.
What is the main cause of narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is often caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin (also known as orexin), which regulates wakefulness. The lack of hypocretin is thought to be caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the cells that produce it or the receptors that allow it to work.
Why do I have insomnia and hypersomnia at the same time?
Both insomnia and hypersomnia can sometimes occur simultaneously with substance abuse disorders. If you or some you know is struggling with a substance abuse disorder co-occurring with a sleep disorder, The Recovery Village can help.
How do you stop hypersomnia?
Things you can try to help your sleeping habits
- go to bed at the same time every night.
- avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine.
- create a peaceful sleeping environment.
- if possible, avoid medicines that can cause drowsiness.
- avoid working late into the night.
How can I reduce hypersomnia?
How can I prevent hypersomnia? There’s no way to prevent some forms of hypersomnia. You can reduce the risk of hypersomnia by creating a peaceful sleeping environment and avoiding alcohol. Also avoid medications that cause drowsiness and avoid working late at night.
How can hypersomnia be prevented?
Is hypersomnia a neurological disorder?
Disease at a Glance Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Symptoms often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months.
What is hypersomnia a symptom of?
Hypersomnia is what doctors call a variety of conditions in which you often feel overly tired or sleep too much. It can happen because of illnesses like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease, or mental conditions like depression. It’s also the main symptom of narcolepsy and of a condition called Kleine-Levin syndrome.
What is the best medication for narcolepsy?
Drugs that stimulate the central nervous system are the primary treatment to help people with narcolepsy stay awake during the day. Doctors often try modafinil (Provigil) or armodafinil (Nuvigil) first for narcolepsy.