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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness(EDS) is a disorder in which a person feels overly sleepy throughout the day, even after getting what seems to be enough sleep at night. It can be seen in toddlers, teens, and adults and can make it difficult to stay awake while at school, work, driving, or doing other daily tasks. EDS is not an illness itself but a sign of an underlying sleep disorder, a medical condition, a pharmaceutical side effect, or poor sleep habits.

Common reasons are lack of sleep, obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, depression, anxiety, and some drugs. People with EDS may often be yawning, have trouble focusing, have memory issues, be irritable, or fall asleep unintentionally during peaceful activities like reading or watching TV.

Diagnosis is based on an examination of sleep patterns, medical history, lifestyle habits, and, if needed, sleep studies or specialised diagnostics. It is important to determine the underlying reason in order to treat it effectively.

Treatment varies on the reason and may involve improving sleep hygiene, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, addressing underlying sleep problems, increasing physical activity, minimising alcohol or caffeine overuse, and changing medications under medical supervision. Some health care providers may prescribe drugs that promote wakefulness. Early diagnosis and effective treatment can greatly improve energy, mental function, mood, safety and general quality of life.