Richard P Knudsen MD FAASM CNP FAAP

Neurostimulation in sleep medicine

Hypersomnolence

Hypersomnolence consists of excessive sleepiness that interferes with daily activities such as reading, driving, working, or interacting with others. Consequences include impaired job performance, diminished intellectual acuity, curbed psychosocial functioning, risk of serious accidents, and grave physical and medical health consequences. It can be caused by various underlying medical disorders.