What is hypersomnia?
Q: What is hypersomnia?
A: Hypersomnia is a medical condition that causes unusual sleepiness during the day, and the tendency to fall asleep.
Q: How is insomnia different from hypersomnia?
A: Insomnia is a condition where people have trouble sleeping through the night and wake up often. It is different from hypersomnia.
Q: How common is hypersomnia?
A: Hypersomnia affects about 5% of the population, or about one out of twenty people.
Q: What is the relationship between sleep apnea and hypersomnia?
A: People with sleep apnea often suffer from hypersomnia.
Q: What are primary hypersomnias?
A: Primary hypersomnias are caused by a problem with the brain or nervous system. Narcolepsy is an example of a primary hypersomnia.
Q: What are secondary hypersomnias?
A: Secondary hypersomnias are caused by another condition, such as mood disorders or epilepsy, or certain drugs.
Q: Which type of hypersomnia is more common: primary or secondary?
A: Secondary hypersomnias are more common than primary hypersomnias.
