Articles related to the keyword "hypersomnolence

Hypersomnias are mostly rare conditions, affecting adolescents and young adults. When hypersomnolence affects an elderly person who used to sleep normally, vigilance is required. Indeed, according to a recent study, this excess of sleep could be indicative of the development of certain chronic pathologies. Explanations

Hypersomnolence or excessive sleepiness is the tendency to fall asleep during the day when the situation is not conducive to it and requires, instead, the maintenance of wakefulness.
This pathology affects nearly a quarter of the population and represents a public health issue given its consequences (e.g. domestic accidents, reduction in school or professional capacities, etc.).