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What Psychiatrists Should Know About Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
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Abstract
Insufficient sleep is the most common cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the general population.
- Excessive daytime sleepiness is linked to somnolence at unwanted times, negatively impacting daily functioning.
- Factors like psychiatric illness, chronic medical conditions, and medication side effects may also contribute to fatigue.
- Disturbances in the body's natural mechanisms regulating sleep and wakefulness are significant considerations for affected individuals.
- The article reviews clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment options for excessive daytime sleepiness.
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