The Mystery of Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Hope for the Sleepy

Dr. Vishal Saini is a dedicated sleep specialist with a deep understanding of rare sleep disorders like idiopathic hypersomnia. He describes his patients as individuals who battle overwhelming daytime sleepiness and severe sleep inertia, what he calls “sleep drunkenness”, leaving them groggy and disoriented long after waking up. Dr. Saini paints a vivid picture of those who constantly snooze multiple alarms, need help from family just to start their day, and may take hours to fully regain cle...