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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
The exact cause of narcolepsy is not known, however it appears to be a disorder affecting the part of the central nervous system that controls sleep and wakefulness.
There is no cure for narcolepsy but its symptoms can be controlled so a person diagnosed with the sleep disorder can lead a relatively normal life. Treatment options may include the following:
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This page was last updated on: January 28, 2021 04:28 PM
An accredited center for the diagnosis, management, and research of sleep disorders in children and adolescents
Two out of three children under the age of 10 years have some type of sleep problem. Sleep problems can be divided into two broad groups: dyssomnias and parasomnias.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is a neurological disorder in which there is a sudden uncontrollable urge to sleep.
The MSLT sleep study is a test to measure how quickly you fall asleep at various intervals throughout the day. The test is used for diagnosing problems such as idiopathic hypersomnia or narcolepsy.