The following Conditions are related to Drowsiness

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  • Paroxysmal sleep

    Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder characterized by chronic, excessive attacks of drowsiness during the day, sometimes called excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Attacks of drowsiness may persist for only a few seconds or several minutes. These episodes vary in frequency from a few incidents to several during a single day. Nighttime (nocturnal) sleep patterns may also be disrupted. Three additional symptoms often associated with narco  Read More

  • Problem sleepiness

    Sleepiness is the desire to fall asleep. It's normal to feel sleepy at times, especially if you've been awake for a long time or haven't had enough sleep the night before. But when sleepiness interferes with your daily activities and causes problems at home, school or work, it can become a disorder called hypersomnolence. Hypersomnolence usually involves extreme daytime sleepiness that affects your ability to function during the d  Read More

  • Sleep epilepsy

    Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder characterized by chronic, excessive attacks of drowsiness during the day, sometimes called excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Attacks of drowsiness may persist for only a few seconds or several minutes. These episodes vary in frequency from a few incidents to several during a single day. Nighttime (nocturnal) sleep patterns may also be disrupted. Three additional symptoms often associated with narco  Read More