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What Causes Periodic Episodes Of Excessive Sleepiness In A Child?
13 yo son experiences periodic episodes of excessive sleepiness - sleeping 15 to 18 hours a day for periods of a few days to a few weeks. Has happened about 5 times in 2 years. Seen multiple specialists - eliminated obvious possibilities like Lyme, mono. Not sure where to even look next
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Hello,
Hypersomnia in children can be caused by infections, kidney problems or disorders such as myotonic dystrophy. It also can be idiopathic. I suggest you to do blood analysis, urinalysis, and an x-ray to do diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Hypersomnia in children can be caused by infections, kidney problems or disorders such as myotonic dystrophy. It also can be idiopathic. I suggest you to do blood analysis, urinalysis, and an x-ray to do diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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