Medical Terminology

narcolepsy

« Back to Glossary Index

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep and wakefulness. The most typical symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations. Additional symptoms of narcolepsy include fragmented sleep and insomnia, and automatic behaviors. Unlike people with IH, people with narcolepsy generally feel refreshed after taking a nap. There are two types of narcolepsy – type 1 narcolepsy (in which a person either has low levels of a brain hormone [hypocretin] or has cataplexy), and type 2 narcolepsy (in which a person does not have cataplexy or low hypocretin). Read more HERE.

Disclaimer

The contents of this website, including text, graphics and other material, are for informational purposes only. This website is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Always consult your own attorney or other legal advisor with any legal questions you may have. The Hypersomnia Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, lawyers, legal advisors, products, procedures, opinions or other information referenced on this website. Reliance on any information on this website is solely at your own risk.

The Hypersomnia Foundation makes no representations or warranties about the satisfaction of any government regulations requiring disclosure of information on prescription drug products. In no event shall The Hypersomnia Foundation be liable for any damages (including without limitation incidental and consequential damages) or costs (including without limitation attorney’s fees) based on any claim arising from the use of this website and/or its content.