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Diseases » Narcolepsy » Glossary

Glossary for Narcolepsy

Adolescent conditions: Symptoms that are evident due to puberty
Amphetamine - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Amphetamine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Automobile accidents injury: An injury caused by the mechanism of a car accident
Brain conditions: Medical conditions that affect the brain
Cataplexy: A rare condtion characterized by episodes of severe muscle weakness which can sometimes lead to a complete collapse - it usually occurs in people with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Severe chronic fatigue disorder often following infection.
Convulsions: Involuntary spasms especially those affecting the full body
Depression: Various syndromes with excessive anxiety, phobias, or fear.
Dextroamphetamine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Dextroamphetamine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Drowsiness: Excessive tiredness or sleepiness
Epilepsy: Brain condition causing seizures or spasms.
Hypersomnia: Hypersomnia is characterized by recurring episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or prolonged nighttime sleep.
Mental illness: Any psychological syndrome
Methamphetamine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Methamphetamine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Obstructive sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by episodic upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep.
Psychiatric disorders: Any condition that affects ones mind
Psychological disorders: Any condition that affects ones mind
Sleep apnea: Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by episodic upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep.
Sleep disorders: Any disorder that affects ones sleep
Sleep disturbance: Sleeping difficulty, called insomnia, can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, and waking up often during the night.
Sleep paralysis: The occurrence of paralysis during ones sleep
Social problems: Difficulty relating to other people
Thyroid disorders: Any disorder of the thyroid gland.
Under-diagnosed conditions: Any medical condition that is undiagnosed