When ‘I’m Tired’ Is Not the Diagnosis: Sleep Disorders That Can Hide Behind a Common Complaint
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be the symptom patients report, but it is not always the condition that needs to be treated. Understanding the distinctions among sleep apnea, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian disruption, and other contributors can lead to more appropriate evaluation and more individualized care.