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ICD-10 code R40. 0 for Somnolence is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
Hypersomnia is the inability to stay awake and alert during the day despite having more than an adequate amount of nighttime sleep. Hypersomnia challenges work life, social life and home life. Treatments include medications, non-drug options and education and support groups.
Hypersomnia is often used interchangeably with the term hypersomnolence. There is a slight difference worth pointing out, though. Hypersomnia refers to excessive daytime sleepiness, whereas hypersomnolence refers to both EDS and prolonged periods of nighttime sleep.
Narcolepsy is a specific neurological disorder that causes sudden attacks of deep sleep, while hypersomnia is a symptom, and refers to excessive daytime sleepiness more generally. Hypersomnia, or hypersomnolence, is a symptom of narcolepsy.
Medical Definition of somnolence : the quality or state of being drowsy.
It can refer to the usual state preceding falling asleep, the condition of being in a drowsy state due to circadian rhythm disorders, or a symptom of other health problems. It can be accompanied by lethargy, weakness and lack of mental agility....SomnolenceOther namesSleepiness, drowsinessSpecialtyPsychiatry
Hypersomnia is a condition in which people have excessive daytime sleepiness. This means they feel tired during the day. Hypersomnia can also include situations in which a person needs to sleep a lot. This may be due to other medical conditions, but can also be due to a problem in the brain.
G47. 10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G47.
Self-reported excessive sleepiness (hypersomnolence) despite a main sleep period of at least 7 hours, with at least one of the following symptoms: 1) Recurrent periods of sleep or lapses into sleep within the same day; 2) A prolonged main sleep episode of more than 9 hours per day that is nonrestorative; 3) Difficulty ...
Idiopathic hypersomnia is similar in presentation to narcolepsy, but patients with this condition have no sleep-onset rapid eye movement (REM) period, and naps are unrefreshing. In addition, idiopathic hypersomnia is not associated with cataplexy.
In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness, people with idiopathic hypersomnia may: Sleep enormous amounts every day (10 hours or more) Display “sleep drunkenness,” such as extreme sleep inertia, difficulties waking up with alarm clocks and feeling groggy for long period of times.
Paradoxical insomnia (or pseudo-insomnia) is a form of insomnia in which ia person is actively sleeping, but feels as if they aren't. Sufferers overestimate how long it takes to fall asleep or the amount of time they spend awake. People who complain of the disorder also tend to underestimate the time they spend asleep.
Symptoms of hypersomnolence manifest as extreme daytime sleepiness or excessive nighttime sleep (hypersomnia) that is frequently unrefreshing. Dozing off during the day may happen frequently providing little to no relief. There may also be signs of depression and underlying metabolic or physical factors. Other symptoms may include headaches, loss of appetite, irritability, memory loss, cognitive impairment, depression, or low grade fevers, some of which may point to the presence of an underlying physical cause (secondary Hypersomnolence). Classic symptoms are a difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep, experiencing a type of sleep later described as unsatisfactory, and snoring (Decker, Lin, Tabassum, & Reeves, 2008). Because physical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, brain tumor, anemia, cancer, spinal chord disease, several neurological disorders, and fibromyalgia (among others) can be associated with severe disruptions in sleep, the presence of hypersomnolence itself warrants additional medical screening for potential underlying physical causes.
In general, hypersomnolence Disorder is rooted in physical abnormalities that are best treated through pharmaceuticals. However, there may be an underlying presence of depression or comorbid psychological problems stemming from and exacerbated by the inability to deal with the disorder and these may be better handled with the support of psychotherapy in several forms. For example, regular psychotherapy sessions may help the individual create the framework for their life that will incorporate healthy lifestyle choices necessary to combat hypersombolence Disorder that is the least intrusive to one’s personal and professional life.
According to the new DSM 5 Hypersomnolence Disorder is one of ten sleep-wake disorders that also include breathing-related sleep disorders, nightmare disorder, restless legs syndrome, or substance/medication-induced sleep disorder ( in this case characterized by a need for excessive daytime sleep (EDS). Sufferers have a tendency to fall asleep unexpectedly (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The DSM 5 criteria for sleep disorders are now designed to be used by generalists in medicine and mental health to ensure it is user friendly for those who lack expertise in the field. Sleep-wake disorders (Reynolds & O’Hara, 2013).
Another variation is Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS). This sleep disorder is primarily confined to teenage boys, although it can also affect other age groups including women.
The most effective treatment for hypersomnolence Disorder is the use of the pharmaceutical Ritalin. However, there are a variety of conventional drugs that have been employed to combat and control sleepiness during the daytime hours.
As noted, Hypersombolence Disorder is one that may be a lifelong condition; although there have been instances of spontaneous recovery. In light of this sufferers must learn to accept the condition and its symptoms and adjust their lifestyle accordingly. Overall, with the proper treatment and adherence to medical advice patients with the disorder can still enjoy a full and satisfying life.
Medical professionals may also advise against the use of heavy machinery by those who have a definitive diagnosis of hypersomnolence Disorder. Also, those with hypersomnolence Disorder are also advised to avoid stimulants and barbituates that wreak havoc with the system such as caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.