Narcolepsy is classified as a chronic sleep disorder that interferes and disrupts the usual sleep-wake cycle. Narcolepsy can affect people of all ages; however it often first appears in adolescence.
There are many symptoms of narcolepsy which include excessive daytime sleepiness. People who suffer from narcolepsy genetic disorder may feel very tired all day as a result they may often feel like going to sleep during the day. Affected individuals can also suffer from 'Sleep attacks' which can occur during unusual times such as during a conversation or during eating a meal.
A 'Sleep attack' can vary in duration and may last for a few minutes or over an hour.
One more commonality of narcolepsy genetic disorder is a reduction in muscle tone which is usually as a result of strong emotions like surprise, laughing or anger. This extreme muscle weakness may lead to the affected person falling over which may lead to injury. Read more >>
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