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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder presenting with extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. It can occur due to genetic issues and poor signaling in the brain. The affected person cannot be waked up for a prolonged period. It causes disturbances in their daily works. The symptoms of narcolepsy are cataplexy, hallucination, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, and sleep disturbance. Taking stimulants and antidepressants helps to manage it.

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Query: Hi doctor, In the middle of my sleep, I feel like I have virtually talked to my close one. Suddenly, when I awake, I realize that he is not beside me. Why am I getting such feel?  Read Full »

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