Dr. Sanusi Discusses Narcolepsy as Chronic Sleep Disorder

Dr. Sanusi highlights narcolepsy as a chronic sleep disorder affecting the brain's ability to regulate natural sleep-wake cycles.

Symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone), sleep paralysis, and hallucinations. Narcolepsy can impact daily life, social interactions, work, and relationships.

It usually begins in adolescence and can lead to various health risks if left untreated. Dr.

Sanusi emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to manage narcolepsy effectively.