2025年1月10日 · Type 1 narcolepsy (previously known as narcolepsy with cataplexy)—Type 1 narcolepsy is diagnosed in two ways. One way is detecting low levels of hypocretin (also known as orexin), a natural chemical that helps you stay awake and controls REM sleep.

What are the types of narcolepsy? There are two major types of narcolepsy: • Type 1 narcolepsy (previously termed narcolepsy with cataplexy). This diagnosis is based on the individual either having low levels of a brain hormone (hypocretin) or reporting cataplexy and having excessive daytime sleepiness on a special nap test. • Type 2 narcolepsy

2022年7月25日 · These latter syndromes are a group of disorders with overlapping clinical phenotypes and, except in the case of narcolepsy due to hypocretin deficiency (narcolepsy type 1), potentially shared pathophysiology.

This publication provides an overview of narcolepsy, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. Also discussed is NINDS-funded research to increase scientific understanding of narcolepsy.

Narcolepsy —Autoimmune disorders occur when the body's immune system turns against itself and mistakenly attacks healthy … it appears to be linked to abnormalities in the immune system . Researchers believe that in individuals with narcolepsy, the body's immune system selectively attacks the hypocretin-containing brain …

2024年7月19日 · The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is caused by relaxation of soft tissue in the back of the throat that blocks the passage of air. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is caused by irregularities in the brain's signals to breathe.

2025年1月23日 · The strange behavior and sensations caused by focal seizures also can be mistaken for symptoms of narcolepsy, fainting, or even mental illness. Several tests and careful monitoring may be needed to make the distinction between epilepsy and these other disorders.

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