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Sleep Collection—Narcolepsy


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General Overview

Narcolepsy is a neurologic disorder characterized by frequent, involuntary, episodes of sleeping during the day. Sleep attacks may occur while driving, talking, or working.

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InDepth
Find answers in our in-depth report on narcolepsy:
  • What is narcolepsy?
  • What are the risk factors?
  • What are the symptoms?
  • How is it diagnosed?
  • How is it treated?
  • What are the screening tests?
  • How can I reduce my risk?
  • What should I ask my healthcare provider about narcolepsy?
 
Related Conditions
  • Depression
  • Epilepsy
Resources
  • Narcolepsy Network, Inc.
    http://www.narcolepsynetwork.org

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    http://www.ninds.nih.gov

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