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You typically develop it during teenage years, however, most patients are not diagnosed until many years later.
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How does a genetic blood test diagnose narcolepsy?
A genetic blood test can reveal the existence of certain substances in people who have a tendency to develop narcolepsy. Positive test results suggest narcolepsy.
Describe the genetic mutation thought to cause narcolepsy?
The narcolepsy gene allows cells in the hypothalamus to receive messages from other cells. As a result of the mutation, the cells cannot communicate properly, and abnormal sleeping patterns develop.
Involuntary episodes of falling asleep during the daytime while engaged in activity?
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) or Narcolepsy
Does narcolepsy generally take most of your energy?
Narcolepsy robs you of your energy. A study released at the annual conference for narcolepsy stated that a person without narcolepsy would have to stay awake for 32 hours straight to experience the same sensation of that of a person with narcolepsy who was awake for just 1 hour.
When was Narcolepsy - song - created?
Narcolepsy - song - was created on 1997-04-08.
Is narcolepsy a parasomnia?
No, narcolepsy is a dyssomnia. It involves the timing, quantity, or quality of sleep.
What are the demographics of narcolepsy?
40% of patients with narcolepsy have or have had another mental disorder. 18% of patients with narcolepsy are 10 years old or younger. It is estimated that 0.02-0.16% of the general population suffer from narcolepsy. Men and women are equally affected.
How many people experience Narcolepsy?
It is estimated that narcolepsy affects about 1 in every 2,000 people. It can occur in both men and women, typically starting in adolescence or young adulthood.
Do you have narcolepsy?
Yes.
Can you use narcolepsy in a sentence?
Because he had narcolepsy, Joe seemed to fall asleep at inopportune times.
Is Narcolepsy a disease?
In about 8-12% of cases, people diagnosed with narcolepsy know of other family members with similar symptoms. Most people with the condition have no family members with narcolepsy.
Can you develop a lisp or do you have to be born with it?
you can develop it
