Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

Narcolepsy is a rare neurological disorder that causes a sudden attack of sleep. It affects your brain’s ability to wake and fall asleep at inappropriate times. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake during the day, causing excessive daytime sleepiness. 

The exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown. However defienyOther symptoms may include frequent uncontrollable sleep attacks, sudden and temporary loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), vivid dream-like images (hallucination), and temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep (sleep paralysis). It is difficult to perform daily routine work with narcolepsy.

Narcolepsy can be diagnosed and confirmed by the polysomnogram (PSG) and the multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT). However, a combination of lifestyle approaches and medicine can help you to live better with narcolepsy.