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  • Restless legs syndrome - Treatment

    Find out more about the treatments for restless legs syndrome (RLS), including making lifestyle changes, such as establishing a regular sleeping pattern, and medication.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which include anxiety, hyperactivity and feeling tired all the time.

  • Narcolepsy - Treatment

    Find out what you can do to manage narcolepsy and minimise its impact on your daily life. For example, ensuring good sleeping habits and talking to others can help. A number of medicines are also available.

  • Narcolepsy - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of narcolepsy, including excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, cataplexy and sleep paralysis.

  • Narcolepsy - Diagnosis

    Find out how narcolepsy is diagnosed by sleep observation and ruling out other conditions. You may have polysomnography and a multiple sleep latency test, and your hypocretin levels may be measured.

  • Narcolepsy - Causes

    Find out what causes narcolepsy. In many cases, it's thought to be caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin, also known as orexin, which regulates sleep.

  • Hysterectomy - Recovery

    After having a hysterectomy, you may wake up feeling tired and in some pain. This is normal after this type of surgery and you will be given painkillers to help reduce any pain.

  • Having an operation (surgery) - Getting back to normal

    Do not be surprised if you feel very tired when you get home, especially if you've had a major operation or a general anaesthetic.

  • Advice for new parents

    Babies with Down's syndrome are like any newborn babies. They'll be eating, sleeping, crying, and needing love and cuddles just like all babies.

  • How to care for a disabled child - Social care and support guide

    Information on feeding, sleep, potty training, mobility, challenging behaviour and communication when caring for a disabled child.