Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime.
Also called: Excessive daytime sleepiness, More than typical sleepiness during day.
Conditions associated with excessive daytime somnolence
The following conditions have been associated with excessive daytime somnolence in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Athyreosis
Athyreosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Huntington disease
Huntington disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Inherited Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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Marchiafava-Bignami disease
Marchiafava-Bignami disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Meningioma
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Methylcobalamin deficiency type cblE
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Non-progressive predominantly posterior cavitating leukoencephalopathy with peripheral neuropathy
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PURA-related severe neonatal hypotonia-seizures-encephalopathy syndrome
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Pituitary apoplexy
Pituitary apoplexy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Proximal myotonic myopathy
Proximal myotonic myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sandhoff disease, juvenile form
Sandhoff disease, juvenile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Shiga toxin-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome
Shiga toxin-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
Somatomammotropinoma
Somatomammotropinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Thyroid ectopia
Thyroid ectopia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 52
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 52 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 7 (hepatocerebral type)
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neurodevelopmental disorder with early-onset parkinsonism and behavioral abnormalities
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systemic primary carnitine deficiency disease
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Tests providers may use to investigate excessive daytime somnolence
When investigating excessive daytime somnolence, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside excessive daytime somnolence
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if excessive daytime somnolence is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom excessive daytime somnolence mean?
Excessive daytime somnolence is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime.
Which conditions are associated with excessive daytime somnolence?
Excessive daytime somnolence has been reported in association with 36 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acromegaly, Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Acute intermittent porphyria, African trypanosomiasis, Angiostrongyliasis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about excessive daytime somnolence?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.