Hypersomnia: Because Less Oxygen

Hypersomnia sleep time was increased to 25% of normal sleep patterns.



CAUSE

Hypersomnia are symptoms that often indicate the possibility of a serious illness .
Hypersomnia temporary ( transient ) can occur in a healthy person , for a few nights or days after experiencing sleep deprivation or physical exhaustion extraordinary .


Hypersomnia lasting more than a few days could be a symptom of :
- Psychological disorders ( eg, anxiety or severe depression )
- Excessive use of sleeping pills
- Lack of oxygen and carbon dioxide accumulation in the body as a result of sleep apnea
- Abnormalities of the brain .
Hypersomnia chronic nascent at an early age can be a symptom of narcolepsy .

SYMPTOMS

Patients often feel very sleepy and wanted to sleep or even asleep not in place and not in time to sleep

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is based on symptoms.

To confirm the diagnosis can be carried out laboratory tests , as hypersomnia can be caused by certain diseases .

Hypersomnia newly arising and cause hard to explain , may be the result of psychological disorders ( eg, depression ) or neurological disorders ( eg encephalitis , meningitis or tumors inside the skull ) .
Psychological examination is intended to depression , memory problems or other signs of neurological disorder .
CT scan or MRI performed in patients with signs of neurological disorder .

TREATMENT

Treatment depends on the cause .