Symptoms Of Somnolence
Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy Diagnosis
- Narcolepsy - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Narcolepsy
- Find out about Narcolepsy Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Treatment
Diagnosis
Although narcolepsy is a physical disorder, doctors are still very likely to misdiagnose patients as having psychologic problems. It often takes a year or longer for a patient with narcolepsy to receive a correct diagnosis. To determine specific sleep disorders, the doctor will take a medical and family history and should be told of any medications being taken. The symptoms of narcolepsy are sometimes undeniable if the patient reports all of the major symptoms:
- Excessive daytime sleepine...
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Narcolepsy: Introduction
..."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... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...derived no additional benefit from the naps.Medications for narcolepsy target the major symptoms of sleepiness and cataplexy. Stimulant drugs are used to manage excessive daytime sleepiness while... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications
...is currently used in narcolepsy. Small studies report that it is effective in reducing fatigue and sleepiness, with lower doses (200 mg) being more effective than higher ones. Studies also suggest... Read more »Insomnia: Risk Factors
...stay mostly indoors and do not receive adequate sunlight.Lack of sleep at night can lead to excessive sleepiness during the day. A 2006 study reported the following risk factors for excessive... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
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