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Narcolepsy Fun Facts
Introduction
Narcolepsy is considered a primary hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness) condition. Primary means the condition is not caused by another disease. The word narcolepsy comes from two Greek words roughly translated as "seized by numbness." The two primary symptoms in narcolepsy reflect this phrase:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, with frequent daily sleep attacks or a need to take several naps during the day.
- Temporary and sudden muscle weakness (called cataplexy), usually brought on by...
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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
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexyTreatmentThere is no known cure for narcolepsy. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.Lifestyle adjustments... Read more »
Narcolepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Daytime sleep disorder; CataplexySymptomsThe most common symptoms of narcolepsy are:Periods of extreme drowsiness every 3 to 4 hours during the day.... Read more »
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