Hello!
Hypersomnia / Narcolepsy involves the following:
Symptoms - excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), hallucinations
Physical Exam - A full exam should be done by a doctor
Diagnosis -
⢠Sleep Study (polysomnography)
⢠Full Standard Lab Panel including
complete blood count and
electrolytes and
thyroid studies
Treatment -
⢠Modafinil 200 to 200mg PO Q am
⢠Various stimulants, or Na oxybate for excessive daytime sleepiness
⢠Treatment of underlying cause
Thank you
Asad Raza, MD
arMD.in Medical Centres