This disease is excessive daytime sleepiness, even after he
sleeps well at night. It sleepiness can not be controlled is reflected in the
frequent periods of sleep during the day. . People suffering from narcolepsy
and usually sleepy feeling constantly and can suddenly fall asleep. But after
such a short naps '' they often feel more comfortable, and then begin to feel
the same drowsiness. Often hours are often those who follow the meals, but may
also occur while driving or just be a chat.
Issue that can cause this problem, although some studies
suggest that it may be genetic condition is unknown. Narcolepsy can be related
to a group of neurons that make the transition between sleep and waking periods
of change as usual.
The most common symptoms:
Desire, strong to sleep during the day.
-Loss Of muscle control.
Inability to speak or move for a minute when sleeping or
waking.
Visual or hearing at bedtime or during -Alucinaciones
episode.
Secondary symptoms:
Tasks, made automatically, without being aware of it and then
forget about it.
To sleep at night -Interrupciones.
-Other Additional problems, such as extreme fatigue, lack of
energy, depression, poor concentration and memory, (focus), visual problems,
weakness in the limbs.
The disease is diagnosed through medical tests to assess
episodes of drowsiness (electric, and evaluate breathing, recording the sleep
cycle and sleep study, etc.) snap of muscle control and loss. In addition, it
uses laboratory tests to rule out any other problems can cause bouts of
sleepiness (insominio, sleep apnea, etc.).
How effective treatment for narcolepsy is unknown, and the
goal of treatment is usually the patient to stay alert during the day as much
as possible, and reduce the loss of muscle control. In general, the
recommendation is to limit the cases in which aggravate the situation. This is
achieved through:
-Fármacos, But is used as little as possible, it is not
surprising that the stimulants (dextroamphetamine and such as methyl) and some
antideperesivo as prescribed imipramine.
-Siestas Therapeutic or two or three naps during the day to
help control sleepiness and maintain alertness. Through this "sleep
planificación'del can reduce the frequency of unexpected attacks and reduce
individual drowsiness.
The production of adequate meals, and avoid heavy meals
-Exercise Regularly.
- Changes in the psychological life and learning style
Address the problems caused by this problem.
In describing the treatment the doctor will consider factors
such as the progression of the disease, age and health status and medical
history.
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