Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
• Poor Sleep Hygiene
• Insomnia
• Behavioral Sleep Deprivation (Eg. Shift Work)
Sleep Disorders
• Obstructive/CentraI Sleep Apnea
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Narcolepsy
• Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Medical/Psychiatric Disorders
• Neurologic Disorders (Eg. Parkinson's, MS)
• Head Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
Other
• Medications (Eg. Benzodiazepines, Antihistamines, Opioid Analgesics, Antipsychotics)
• Drug Abuse (Eg. Alcohol, Opioids)
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