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Sleeping Beauty Syndrome

  • January 7, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a rare brain disorder that mostly affects adolescent boys. Episodes can last days or weeks, during which patients may sleep up to 20 hours a day, have food cravings, and feel confused. Between episodes, they appear to be in normal health.

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