September 22nd is Narcolepsy Awareness Day. It is important for us at TrueMed to raise Narcolepsy awareness.
Here are 5 facts about Narcolepsy:
1. Narcolepsy is a rare and chronic sleep disorder characterized by Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
2. People with Narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in the daily routine.
3. Sometimes, Narcolepsy can be accompanied by a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), which can be triggered by strong emotion.
4. Narcolepsy is a chronic condition for which there’s no cure. The exact cause of Narcolepsy is unknown.
5. Medications and lifestyle changes can help managing the symptoms.
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[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/Narcolepsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20375497
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