What is Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes a person to have difficulty staying awake. Narcolepsy can cause a person to suddenly fall asleep during the day. These sleep attacks occur even after getting enough sleep at night.

The unusual sleep pattern that people with narcolepsy have can affect their schooling, work, and social life. There is no cure yet for narcolepsy. This lifelong condition can be disabling if left untreated. But medicines and lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms of narcolepsy so that it is easier to live with.