Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that impairs the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. This results in symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and disrupted nighttime sleep. Although narcolepsy can be genetic, environmental factors also play a significant role in its development. Recognizing the symptoms of narcolepsy is the first step towards effective management of the condition. The most common symptom is excessive daytime sleepiness, characterized by an overwhelming urge to sleep or sudden sleep attacks during the day. Other hallmark symptoms include cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and disrupted nighttime sleep. It’s important to be aware that these symptoms may worsen during pregnancy or as a person ages. This condition manifests primarily through daytime sleep attacks and cataplexy – a sudden and unexpected loss of muscle tone. Due to its relatively rare occurrence and the subtlety of its early symptoms, many people find it challenging to recognize and manage narcolepsy.
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