Narcolepsy

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Narcolepsy: It is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel rested after waking, but then feel very sleepy throughout much of the day. Many individuals with narcolepsy also experience uneven and interrupted sleep that can involve waking up frequently during the night. Symptoms often start in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood (ages 7 to 25), but can occur at any time in life.

Symptoms: Excessive daytime sleepiness, Cataplexy, Sleep paralysis, Hallucinations, Fragmented sleep and insomnia

Cataplexy: This sudden loss of muscle tone while a person is awake leads to weakness and a loss of voluntary muscle control. It is often triggered by sudden, strong emotions such as laughter, fear, anger, stress, or excitement.





Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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