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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy
Disease overview
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder of unknown etiology.
Its main characteristics include uncontrollable sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and disturbed nocturnal s...
Detailed description
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder of unknown etiology.
Its main characteristics include uncontrollable sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and disturbed nocturnal sleep.
It typically begins between the ages of 10 and 30, with a peak onset age of 8 to 12 years, and is rare before the age of 5.
Disease information
Disease name
Narcolepsy
English name
Narcolepsy
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
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