Hypersomnias are conditions characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep duration. Narcolepsy, the best-known form, combines irresistible sleep attacks with other specific symptoms. Our centre performs the wakefulness tests (MWT, MSLT) required for diagnosis.
Key figures
Type 1 narcolepsy affects about 1 person in 3,000 to 5,000
The average time to diagnose narcolepsy is 8 to 10 years
The MSLT and MWT tests are the reference examinations for measuring daytime sleepiness
Idiopathic hypersomnia accounts for 5 to 10% of consultations at sleep centers
Symptoms
Excessive daytime sleepiness despite sufficient sleep
Irresistible sleep attacks
Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone)
Sleep paralysis
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Fragmented nocturnal sleep
Treatments
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Wakefulness-promoting agents (modafinil, methylphenidate)2
Specific treatment for cataplexy3
Lifestyle adjustments and scheduled naps4
Tailored occupational health supportWhen to consult ?
If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness that is not explained by insufficient sleep.
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