Narcolepsy Misdiagnosed As Adhd
Risk Factors
Narcolepsy affects around 1 in 2,000 people. Experts estimate that around 135,000 - 200,000 Americans have narcolepsy, but the number may be higher. Only about 25% of people who have narcolepsy are actually diagnosed with the disorder. Patients are often mistakenly diagnosed with other conditions, such as psychiatric or emotional problems. Many patients wait decades before receiving a proper diagnosis.
Age
Narcolepsy symptoms usually first appear in adolescence or young adulthood....
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