Narcolepsy is a chronic
neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS),
uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep, and disruptions in the sleep-wake
cycle. It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 individuals and can significantly
impact daily functioning and quality of life.
One of the hallmark symptoms
of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness, which causes individuals to
feel overwhelmingly drowsy during the day, regardless of how much sleep they
get at night. This can lead to sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling
asleep, known as "sleep attacks," which can occur at inappropriate
times and in inappropriate places.
In addition to EDS and sleep
attacks, narcolepsy can also involve other symptoms such as cataplexy,
which is a sudden loss of muscle tone often triggered by strong emotions like
laughter or excitement. Other symptoms may include sleep paralysis,
hallucinations, and disrupted nighttime sleep.
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