10 Hypersomnia Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. Miglis, Mitchell G., et al. 'Frequency and Severity of Autonomic Symptoms in Idiopathic Hypersomnia.' Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15 May 2020, jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.8344
- 2. 'Hypersomnia Information Page.' National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Hypersomnia-Information-Page
- 3. 'Idiopathic Hypersomnia.' Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypersomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20362332
- 4. 'Hypersomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.' Sleep Foundation, 11 Feb. 2021, www.sleepfoundation.org/hypersomnia
- 5. 'About Idiopathic Hypersomnia.' Hypersomnia Foundation, 4 June 2021, www.hypersomniafoundation.org/ih
- 6. I;, Kas A;Lavault S;Habert MO;Arnulf. 'Feeling Unreal: a Functional Imaging Study in Patients with Kleine-Levin Syndrome.' Brain : a Journal of Neurology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24785943
Appetite Changes
People with hypersomnia may experience changes in appetite. Some people may lose interest in food or forget to eat meals. Sleeping for prolonged periods on a regular basis may not leave enough time to eat appropriately during the day.1Miglis, Mitchell G., et al. ‘Frequency and Severity of Autonomic Symptoms in Idiopathic Hypersomnia.’ Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15 May 2020, jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.8344
Hypersomnia may also lead to increased appetite and weight gain. Overeating may occur in response to low energy levels and a constant feeling of tiredness. People may engage in mindless eating, or eating without thinking about it, and consume more calories than they realize.5‘About Idiopathic Hypersomnia.’ Hypersomnia Foundation, 4 June 2021, www.hypersomniafoundation.org/ih
Advertisement
