Human narcolepsy

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Human narcolepsy

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Human narcolepsy involves a deficiency or absence of orexin (also known as hypocretin) from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in most narcoleptics. It is not treated using lithium salts, which are used to treat bipolar disorder. Sleep-inducing drugs may be used to alleviate symptoms, but they do not address the underlying cause of the disorder. The intrusion of slow-wave sleep components into the awake state is a characteristic feature of narcolepsy, but it is not the only one, and it does not encompass the full range of symptoms. Finally, narcolepsy is not considered to be a psychological disorder, but rather a neurological disorder that affects sleep-wake regulation.

Human Narcolepsy