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Narcolepsy is a rare long-term brain disorder that causesa person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times.
Articles for Narcolepsy
Causes
Find out what causes narcolepsy. In many cases it's thought to be caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin, also known as orexin, which regulates sleep.
Diagnosing narcolepsy
Find out how narcolepsy is diagnosed by observing how you sleep and ruling out other conditions.
Introduction
Find out what narcolepsy is, including information about symptoms and causes, plus how it's diagnosed and treated.
Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of narcolepsy, including excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, cataplexy and sleep paralysis.
Treatment
Find out what you can do to manage the symptoms of narcolepsy and minimise their impact on your daily life. For example, ensuring good sleeping habits can help.
