Narcolepsy affects males and females equally and occurs in all racial and ethnical groups. The condition may run in families. People who develop it in the younger age group often have a family history of the disease and a severe condition, suggesting that genetic factors are important in this group. A small percentage of people with narcolepsy have a close relative with the disease. In rare cases narcolepsy appears in early childhood, but incidence typically first peaks in adolescence. There is also a small peak between 35 and 45 years.
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What is narcolepsy? - Narcolepsy is a disabling neurological disorder of sleep regulation that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. Narcolepsy causes sudden episodes of deep sleep. What causes narcolepsy? - Narcolepsy may be associated with damage to the amygdala. There is hereditary cause to the occurrence of narcolepsy. Gene that causes narcolepsy has been identified. What're the risk factors for narcolepsy? - Narcolepsy affects males and females equally and occurs in all racial and ethnical groups. The condition may run in families. What're the complications of narcolepsy? - Narcolepsy may cause you to experience serious problems in both your professional and personal lives. Narcolepsy often affects intimate relationships. What're the symptoms of narcolepsy? - The earliest symptom of narcolepsy is daytime sleepiness. Other symptoms of narcolepsy include cataplexy, hallucinations, sleep paralysis. How is narcolepsy diagnosed? - Diagnosis of narcolepsy is based on the medical history and physical examination. Multiple sleep latency test is a necessary for narcolepsy diagnosis. What's the treatment for narcolepsy? - There is no cure for narcolepsy, treatment options are available to help reduce the various symptoms. Treatment is primarily by medications.
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