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Mumbai man’s 8-day sleep baffles doctors
Updated On: 11 November, 2023 05:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Unravelling the enigma of a sleep disorder that strikes once a decade
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There is no specific test to diagnose KLS itself. Representation pic
An unusual and rare case that neurologists might encounter only once in a decade, if at all, has recently been reported at a private hospital in Mumbai. A 26-year-old man was diagnosed with Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) after displaying symptoms such as sleeping for eight days straight, waking up only to eat excessively and pass stools. KLS is a complex condition, and its exact cause is not fully understood. The patient`s family initially sought answers from local quacks and babas before consulting his neurologist, Dr Prashant Makhija at Wockhardt hospital. This was the third case he had seen in his career.
“The last two were ten years ago. There are no obvious causes for this disorder, but there are possible triggers like a viral infection, although nothing conclusive,” he said. The condition is diagnosed only after ruling out other conditions through extensive medical tests and clinical evaluation. There is no specific test to diagnose KLS itself.
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