Ailments and Situations - Narcolepsy - Causes

 

Causes:

The direct cause of narcolepsy is not known but, as mentioned above, may be genetic in nature. Other theories point to brain infection or tumours, head trauma, or a biochemical anomaly of the central nervous system. It is not due to insomnia or sleep deprivation.

Narcolepsy is strongly associated with obesity and usually follows a sudden emotional incidence. Diabetics may also be prone to this condition.

 

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