The concept of narcolepsy was first proposed by the French physician Gélineau in 1880. The clinical manifestations of this condition are particularly unique, with recurrent episodes of uncontrolled sleep during the day, as well as episodes of cataplexy and disturbances in nighttime sleep. Because the patient's alertness and muscle tone will decrease significantly at the time of the onset of this disease, this will undoubtedly have a serious impact on their ability to learn, Xi, live and work. This has led to many patients being misdiagnosed with epilepsy, transient ischemic attack, or psychiatric or psychological disorders.
Daytime sleepiness is a difficult dilemma in the life of narcolepsy patients, it is like an invisible devil's claw, firmly binding the patient's energy and vitality. This irresistible drowsiness not only prevents patients from functioning normally in society, but also poses a serious threat to their quality of life. For young patients with narcolepsy, the impact of the disease is even more throughout their school and personality development, making them unable to cope with the challenges of their academic Xi and life. In addition to daytime sleepiness, cataplexy seizures are another major concern for people with narcolepsy. This sudden sleepiness and unconsciousness make the patient's social interaction, work and Xi greatly limited.
The impact of the disease not only makes it difficult for patients to find employment, their income is reduced, but they may even lose the opportunity for promotion. To make matters worse, people with narcolepsy are at significantly increased risk of traffic and industrial accidents. Therefore, for these patients, trying to avoid high-risk and alert jobs that require a high level of concentration and quick response is an important measure to keep themselves and others safe. Overall, narcolepsy not only affects the physical health of patients, but also has a profound negative impact on their psychological and social functioning. Therefore, for this disease, we need more understanding and attention to help patients better cope with life's challenges.
People with narcolepsy often fall asleep suddenly during daily activities such as going to class, crossing the street, driving, eating, and communicating. For children, this condition is often misunderstood by parents and teachers as laziness, lack of energy, lack of goals and ambitions, and is therefore punished. At the same time, they may also be ridiculed by classmates, friends, and colleagues. However, it is very dangerous if the patient suddenly falls asleep while driving or crossing the street. Therefore, we need to take timely measures to help these patients.
Narcolepsy mainly affects the heart, spleen, and kidneys, and the central spleen disorder is the root cause of the disease. On the top of the **, based on replenishing qi and nourishing blood, the focus is on strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, nourishing the viscera, harmonizing yin and yang, and clearing the qi in the body, so as to achieve the purpose of awakening and opening the body. In clinical practice, syndrome differentiation and treatment should be carried out according to the specific situation of the patient from the perspective of the whole. Through decades of medical practice and exploration, the team of Baicao Xingshen Tang has unique insights into the treatment of narcolepsy, and through decades of medical practice and exploration, it has formed the unique characteristics of syndrome differentiation and prescription of Baicao Xingshen Tang, which has helped many patients with narcolepsy to return to normal life.