WHAT IS NARCOLEPSY

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      Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder which affect the ability to wake up and sleep. People with narcolepsy have excessive and uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. They may suddenly fall asleep at any time. Narcolepsy is of two type ,in type 1 sudden loss of muscle tone which causes weakness and makes unable to control muscles. In type 2 narcolepsy this symptoms does not appear.

SYMPTOMS OF NARCOLEPSY

   The following symptoms may appear in narcolepsy ---

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Muscles becomes weak and unable to control it.
  • Hallucination
  • Sleep paralysis (individual may be unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up, this last for a few second to several minutes )
  • Disturbed sleep

TREATMENT OF NARCOLEPSY

There is no specific treatment for narcolepsy. But some measures may reduce the symptoms  --

Life style changes will help in reducing the symptoms of narcolepsy. It includes stopping the use of caffeine,alcohol and nicotine. meal should be taken in small quantity at intervals instead of taking heavy meals at times. Sleep schedule should be controlled. Regular exercise will help in reducing the symptoms of narcolepsy. Some stimulant may be use to treat sleepiness. Some antidepressant may be used prescribed by the doctor.

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