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Alternate Name(s): Daytime sleep disorder ... The exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown. Studies using gene markers have indicated that the disorder may be genetic. A small group of neurons in the brain has been implicated in producing transitions from sleep to wakefulness and vice-versa. ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000802.htm#Cau...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000802.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
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Narcolepsy is a malfunction of the hypothalamus, which is thought to control and regulate sleep patterns. Learn more about narcolepsy and its causes from our medical expert in this free video clip.... More »
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Most people who have narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. This is a chemical in the brain that helps control levels of wakefulness. What causes these low hypocretin levels isn't well understood.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/nar/nar_ca...
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Comprehensive, informative guide on narcolepsy symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; stresses dangerous effects of narcolepsy and importance of treatment. ... The causes of narcolepsy...
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helpguide.org/life/narcolepsy_symptom_causes_treatments...
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NODDING OFF: Causes of Narcolepsy by Krysta Webster ... RESEARCH ON THE CAUSES OF NARCOLEPSY; The research on the causes of narcolepsy in both humans and dogs stems from genes and physiological mechanisms involving hypocretins.
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webs.wofford.edu/pittmandw/psy351/fall2002/webster/inde...
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Learn about narcolepsy, a neurological disorder; including its causes and the symptoms of narcolepsy. ... What Are the Symptoms of Narcolepsy? ... How to Fight 12 Common Causes of Fatigue...
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www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/narcolepsy
www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/narcolepsy
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Currently, we do not know the exact causes of narcolepsy. Researchers have suggested that there may be a genetic role in the condition or something such as an infection that triggers the condition. There is also some evidence that a brain chemical called hypocretin plays a role in narcolepsy.
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www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155244.php
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What causes narcolepsy? ... Sleep Apnea - Learn about sleep apnea, including a description of types of sleep apnea, causes, complications, diagnosis, evaluation, treatments (surgical and non-surgical), and importance of treatment. Source:MedicineNet...
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www.medicinenet.com/narcolepsy/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/narcolepsy/article.htm
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What causes narcolepsy? ... It is theorized that an autoimmune reaction causes the loss of nerve cells in the brain in patients with narcolepsy. The environment (for example, infection or trauma) might trigger an autoimmune reaction where normal brain cells are attacked by the body's own immune system.
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www.medicinenet.com/narcolepsy/page2.htm
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