Narcolepsy: differential diagnosis
Evidence-based neurology checklist on narcolepsy: differential diagnosis: Differential diagnosis of excessive sleepiness Poor night sleep Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) Circadian rhythm disorder Idiopathic hypersomnolence Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS) Depression Head injury Night-time…
Differential diagnosis of excessive sleepiness
- Poor night sleep
- Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
- Circadian rhythm disorder
- Idiopathic hypersomnolence
- Periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS)
- Depression
- Head injury
- Night-time pain
- Hypnotics
- Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Syncope
- Epilepsy
Differential diagnosis of cataplexy
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