Irregular sleep-wake syndrome

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Irregular sleep

Sleep-wake syndrome - irregular

Individuals with irregular sleep-wake syndrome may complain of either insomnia or excessive sleepiness. Patients usually have an irregular pattern of at least three sleep episodes during a 24-hour period.

The total amount of time a person with this condition sleeps is considered normal for their age. No medical or mental disorder causes the symptoms, and no other sleep disorder is generally present.

Review Date: 05/19/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.