Narcolepsy is defined as difficulty staying awake for longer periods of time. In media it's portrayed as a tendency to fall asleep at any given time, however it manifests in many different ways. It can also can result in behavioral issues like irritability and poor concentration.
Hypersomnia is defined as extreme daytime sleepiness, despite getting enough sleep throughout the night. Unlike narcolepsy, this is typically not associated with bouts of falling asleep throughout the day.
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After your first visit, or if you are already a patient with us, our physicians may recommend that your child undergoes a sleep study. A sleep study is a dedicated test to diagnose sleep disorders. One of our licensed sleep technicians will monitor your child's heart rate, blood oxygen levels, breathing patterns and more. Once completed, the sleep medicine team will review and assess the data to tailor treatment to help your child get normal, restful sleep.