Diving into the Depths of Sleep: Unmasking the Hidden Dangers of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
By
Abdul Waha
The Causes of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Volume rendered venous-phase CT angiography of the head of a 41 year old woman who had cerebral venous sinus thrombosis on previous CT angiographies, but no abnormality this time. Both images are from the same scan, but the image at right uses automatic b. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Mikael Häggström
What causes idiopathic hypersomnia remains largely unknown, hence the term 'idiopathic.' However, research suggests it may be related to abnormalities in the brain's regulation of sleep and waking.
Diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia
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Diagnosing idiopathic hypersomnia can be a complex process involving sleep studies, medical history, and ruling out other sleep disorders. This section provides a detailed look at the diagnostic process.
