What Does Somnolence Mean
Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy Diagnosis
- Narcolepsy - Diagnosis
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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
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