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Roles Of Pineal Gland Narcolepsy
What Is It?
Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes sudden episodes of deep sleep. These episodes can occur often and at inappropriate times, for example while a person is talking, eating or driving. Although sleep episodes can happen at any time, they may be more frequent during periods of inactivity or monotonous, repetitive activity.
Narcolepsy usually appears between ages 15 and 30, but the condition can appear earlier or later. Once it appears, narcolepsy is present for life. Men and women...
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Narcolepsy: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle treatment of narcolepsy includes taking three or more scheduled sleep-times/naps throughout the day. Patients should also avoid heavy meals... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Narcolepsy is a life-long problem, but it is not progressive. Symptoms may even lessen over time, but they never completely disappear. In older... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesRecent autopsy studies have shown a reduced amount of hypocretin-positive neurons in patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy. Researchers have... Read more »
Endocrine glands
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. Endocrine glands include the: Adrenal Hypothalamus Islets of... Read more »
Salivary Gland Disorders
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The salivary glands make saliva and release it into the mouth. There are three pairs of relatively large, major salivary glands: ... Read more »
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