Narcolepsy
What is Narcolepsy?
People with narcolepsy experience excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even after adequate nighttime sleep.
Narcolepsy Symptoms
A narcolepsy sufferer is likely to become drowsy or to fall asleep, often at inappropriate times and places. Additionally, nighttime sleep may be fragmented with frequent awakenings.
Other Associated Symptoms of Narcolepsy
Other symptoms typically associated with narcolepsy are cataplexy, hypnogogic hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and automatic behaviour.
Who Gets Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy usually begins when a person is in their teens or early twenties. There is strong evidence that narcolepsy may run in families.
How is Narcolepsy Treated?
A combination of medication and behavioral treatments may be recommended.
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