Narcolepsy is a rare disease that affects 1 in 2,000 people. This condition is seen from the disturbed nervous system and causes excessive sleepiness during the day or sudden sleep without knowing the time and place. Illustration/Freepik photo
JAKARTA – Have you experienced severe drowsiness for years despite getting enough sleep? If so, you could be infected narcolepsy or sleep disorder acute.
Narcolepsy is a rare disease that affects 1 in 2,000 people. This condition is seen from the disturbed nervous system and causes excessive sleepiness during the day or sudden sleep without knowing the time and place.
Not only does it hinder daily activities, this condition can also harm the sufferer. Narcolepsy sufferers find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time regardless of their condition. This is what causes abnormal sleep hours and affects quality of life.
Symptoms of narcolepsy can be seen starting at the age of 10-25 years. However, the disease is under-recognized and prone to misdiagnosis.
Narcolepsy not only has symptoms of excessive sleep, but can also be accompanied by sleep paralysis, hallucinations and cataplexy. Cataplexy is the weakening or loss of control of the facial, neck, and knee muscles.
There are two types of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy accompanied by cataplexy is called type 1 narcolepsy, while narcolepsy without cataplexy is called type 2.
The triggers for narcolepsy have yet to be ascertained. However, most people with narcolepsy have low hypocretin levels.
2023-07-05 06:03:56
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