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Narcolepsy : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
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Causes Overview Articles

Narcolepsy
The exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown. Studies using gene markers show that the disorder may be genetic. A small group of neurons in the brain has been implicated in producing transitions from sleep to wakefulness and vice-versa. People with na...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 7, 2006
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of sleepiness during the day. Episodes can last from a few seconds to more than an hour and can significantly interfere with daily activities.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder of the nervous system marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour). The American Psychiatric Association (APA) class...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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