Have you ever felt overwhelmingly sleepy even after a full night’s rest? Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia are two central disorders of hypersomnolence that affect millions worldwide — often undiagnosed.
In this episode of Hope in the Pipeline, we explore:
🧠 What narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia are
🧠 Key symptoms and differences between the two
🧠 Causes, diagnosis, and treatment options
🧠 The role of the immune system in narcolepsy
🧠 How current clinical trials and research are bringing hope for better therapies
Narcolepsy is a lifelong neurological disorder caused by the loss of hypocretin (orexin), leading to uncontrollable sleepiness, cataplexy, and fragmented nighttime sleep. Idiopathic hypersomnia, on the other hand, can leave people excessively sleepy even after 10+ hours of rest. If you or someone you know struggles with unexplained sleepiness, this video will help you understand these conditions and where research is headed. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Hope in the Pipeline for more episodes on rare and underrecognized conditions.
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