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Narcolepsy And Diabetes Type 1
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Recent autopsy studies have shown a reduced amount of hypocretin-positive neurons in patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy. Researchers have postulated that some type of immune response may affect these hypocretin cells.
Hypocretin deficiencies might set off the following chemical responses that may produce sleep attacks:
- Lower levels of histamine, a chemical that promotes wakefulness
- Low levels of epinephrine (commonly known as adrenaline), a hormone important in alertness and arousal
- Incre...
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Narcolepsy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness accompanied by a series of auxiliary symptoms, typically beginning in... Read more »
Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.Alternative NamesDaytime sleep disorder;... Read more »
Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexyPreventionThere is no known way to prevent narcolepsy. Treatment may reduce the number of attacks. Avoid situations... Read more »
Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Narcolepsy
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