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Narcolepsy 5

Narcolepsy 5: Introduction

Narcolepsy 5: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder where characterized by the classic tetrad of excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Some cases are linked to a genetic anomaly - Type 5 is linked to an anomaly on chromosome 14q11.2. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Narcolepsy 5 is available below.

Symptoms of Narcolepsy 5

• Excessive daytime sleepiness - the most common and usually the earliest symptom; can occur even after adequate nightly sleep
• Daytime sleep attacks
• Napping
• Drowsiness
• Reduced alertness
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 16 symptoms of Narcolepsy 5

Treatments for Narcolepsy 5

• Medications:
• Central nervous system stimulant drugs
• Modafinil (Provigil)
• Amphetamines
• Dexamphetamine
• more treatments...»

See full list of 16 treatments for Narcolepsy 5

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Narcolepsy 5:

• Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
  • Home Sleep Tests
  • Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Tests
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Narcolepsy 5?

• Misdiagnosis of Narcolepsy 5
• Failure to diagnose Narcolepsy 5
• Undiagnosed: Narcolepsy 5

Narcolepsy 5: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Narcolepsy 5:

• Social problems - daytime attacks and cataplexy can interfere with home life or work
• Car accident
• Increased risk of work-related injury
• more complications...»

Causes of Narcolepsy 5

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Narcolepsy 5: Undiagnosed Conditions

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• Nerve Disorders: serious diseases commonly undiagnosed:
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  • Multiple Sclerosis -- Undiagnosed
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• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Narcolepsy 5

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Read more about Misdiagnosis and Narcolepsy 5

Narcolepsy 5: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Narcolepsy 5: Broader Related Topics

• Sleep conditions
• Fatigue conditions
• Nervous system conditions
• Genetic conditions
• more types...»

Types of Narcolepsy 5

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