Acupuncture and Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that make the sufferer easy to fall asleep, which usually happen at inappropriate times. This is because the brain fail to regulate the sleeping pattern. It is considered as long term disorder and typically doesn’t cause serious or long term physical health problems, although it might disturb people with this disorder to perform their daily life activities. [note]Narcolepsy - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Narcolepsy/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of narcolepsy including : - Drowsy feeling throughout the day - Difficulty to focus and stay awake - Accidentally fall a sleep - Temporary disable to move or speak when waking up or falling asleep - Excessive dreaming [note]Narcolepsy Symptoms, Treatment & Remedies - National Sleep ..., https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/narcolepsy-and-sleep[/note]  

CAUSES

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There are no known exact cause of this disorder. However,most people with narcolepsy have low levels of hypocretin. It is believed that low level of hypocretin is due to an autoimmune disease. Another cause that might play a role here is genetic factors. [note]Narcolepsy Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcolepsy/basics/causes/con-20027429[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LU9, SP3, SP9, ST36, ST40, KD3, UB23, SJ5, DU20, DU4, DU15 Acupuncture Treatment For Narcolepsy The role of acupuncture treatment for the disorder of narcolepsy is especially to control the symptoms of the disorder. The acupuncture treatment for narcolepsy will consist of treatment of the scalp acupoints, meridian points to improve the spleen condition and also auricular acupuncture which is effective to create neurotransmitter. The disorder of narcolepsy is believed to be caused by spleen deficiency. Improving the function of spleen will enhance the flow of yang qi to the head and removing accumulated phlegm. The combined treatment of the scalp, auricular, and spleen strengthening can treat narcolepsy effectively. [note]Acupuncture For Narcolepsy, http://www.drmihaly-acupuncture.com/acupuncture-for-narcolepsy.html[/note]  

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