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Also known as: EDS, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, hypnolepsy, paroxysmal sleep
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is a neurological disorder in which there is a sudden uncontrollable urge to sleep. These attacks of sleepiness may occur often during the day or only occasionally, and episodes may be mild/ moderate or severe. Children complain that they feel tired all the time and fall asleep at unusual times. They may have vivid nightmares or sudden loss of muscle control and fall to the ground. It occurs in boys and girls equally, usually in their teens, and in people of all races.
The cause is unknown but is thought to be related to an abnormality in the brain that controls sleep and wakefulness. Occasionally more than only one family member may be affected.
At present there is no cure, however behavior modification and various medications may be prescribed depending on which particular symptoms are present.
Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP
This page was last updated on: January 28, 2021 03:35 PM
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Two out of three children under the age of 10 years have some type of sleep problem. Sleep problems can be divided into two broad groups: dyssomnias and parasomnias. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*
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