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Best Narcolepsy Doctors in Hyderabad
Doctors count : 320
Doctors count : 320
Dr Jairamchander Pingle
Orthopedics
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53+ Years
experience
MBBS; MS (Ortho); FRCS
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Arabic
09:30 -12:30
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Mon - Sat
09:30 -12:30
Mon - Sat
09:30 -12:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Jairam Chandra Pingle is a distinguished Orthopaedician based in Hyderabad, Telangana, who brings over 53 years of extensive experience to his practice. Renowned for his expertise in the field of...
Dr Sudhir Naik
Cardiac Sciences
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50+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD(Internal Medicine); DM(Cardiology)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Marathi
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Urdu
9:30 - 19:00
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Mon - Sat
9:30 - 19:00
Mon - Sat
9:30 - 19:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Sudhir Naik is a highly esteemed cardiologist with over 50 years of experience in the field of cardiology. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, he has earned a reputation for his exceptional skills and...
Dr Prof Ramulu
Internal Medicine
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47+ Years
experience
MBBS,MD
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
17:30 -19:30
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Mon - Sat
17:30 -19:30
Mon - Sat
17:30 -19:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Prof. Ramulu is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 47 years of experience in the field, he has established...
Dr Prakash Kumar
Opthalmology
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47+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS(opthalmology), D,O
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
16:00 -17:30
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Mon - Sat
16:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
16:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Prakash Kumar is a distinguished Opthalmology based at Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad. With an impressive 47 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing...
Dr Subhashini Prabhakar
Neurosciences
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46+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD (Internal Medicine); MNAMS (Neurology)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
11:30 -13:45
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Mon - Sat
11:30 -13:45
Mon - Sat
11:30 -13:45
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Subhashini Prabhakar is a highly experienced neurologist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with a remarkable 46 years of experience in the field of neurology. Her dedication to patient care and her...
Dr Raghupathi Rao Nandanavanam
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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46+ Years
experience
MBBS; MS (General Surgery)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
10:00 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Nandanavanam Raghupathi Rao is a distinguished physician specializing in GI and General Surgery, with an impressive 46 years of experience. Based in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, Telangana, he is...
Dr Bhargava V K
Internal Medicine
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42+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD(Internal Medicine)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
11:00-17:00
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Mon-Sat
11:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
11:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. Bhargava K is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 42 years of practice, Dr. Bhargava combines extensive...
Dr Vijay Dikshit
Cardiac Sciences
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42+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S.; M.S.(Surgery); M.Ch.(Thoracic Surgery)
English
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Hindi
09:00 -19:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -19:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -19:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Vijay Dikshit is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with an impressive 42 years of dedicated service in the medical field. His expertise...
Dr S Ananth Kumar
Internal Medicine
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41+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
08:00 -13:00
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Mon - Sat
08:00 -13:00
Mon - Sat
08:00 -13:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. S Ananth Kumar is a highly respected General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 41 years of experience in the medical field, he has...
Dr Venkata Rao Abbineni
Internal Medicine
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD
English
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Telugu
13:00 -15:00
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Mon - Sat
13:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
13:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Venkata Rao Abbineni is a distinguished General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 40 years of experience in the medical field, he has...
Dr Venkat Rayudu Nekkanti
Cardiac Sciences
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40+ Years
experience
DM(Cardiology), MD(General Medicine), MBBS
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
14:00 -17:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Nekkenti Rayudu is a highly experienced cardiologist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with an impressive 40 years of dedicated medical practice. He holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and a DM in...
Dr Rajagopal V
Urology
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS; MS (GENERAL SURGERY); MCh. (UROLOGY)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
10:00 -17:00
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Mon - Fri
10:00 -17:00
Mon - Fri
10:00 -17:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr. Rajagopal V is a highly experienced Urologist with over 40 years of dedicated practice in the field of urology. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, Dr. Rajagopal has garnered a reputation for...
Dr S Krishna Reddy
Orthopedics
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39+ Years
experience
MBBS; MS Orthopedics
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
10:00 -12:00
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Mon - Fri
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Fri
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr. Krishna Reddy is a highly experienced Orthopaedician based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with over 39 years in the field of orthopaedics. Renowned for his expertise and patient-centric approach, Dr...
Dr Raghava Dutt Mulukutla
Neurosciences
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39+ Years
experience
M.S. (Ortho), FRCS (Edin), M.Ch (Orth), Liv.UK
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
09:00 -12:00
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Thu - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Thu - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Thu - Sat
Overview
Dr. Raghava Mulukutla is a highly experienced Spine Surgeon with over 39 years of expertise in his field. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, he holds prestigious qualifications including M.S. (Ortho)...
Dr Bhattacharjee S
Internal Medicine
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38+ Years
experience
MD (INTERNAL MEDICINE), PGDHM, MBBS
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Assamese
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Bangla
12:00 -15:30
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Mon - Sat
12:00 -15:30
Mon - Sat
12:00 -15:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Bhattacharjee S is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 38 years of experience, Dr. Bhattacharjee has dedicated...
Dr E C Vinaya Kumar
ENT
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38+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S., D.L.O., M.S. (ENT), Head & Senior Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgery
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
10:30 -15:00
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Mon - Sat
10:30 -15:00
Mon - Sat
10:30 -15:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. E C Vinaya Kumar is a highly experienced ENT Specialist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, boasting an impressive 38 years of service in the field of ear, nose, and throat medicine. With his extensive...
Dr Col M Sitaram
Cardiology
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37+ Years
experience
DM, MD, MBBS,BDS, FDSRCS, FFDRCS
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
13:30 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
13:30 -16:00
Mon - Sat
13:30 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Col M Sitaram is a highly experienced Cardiologist based in Hyderabad, Telangana, with an impressive 37 years of dedicated practice in the field of cardiology. He holds an extensive range of...
Dr Qamar Hussain Ansari
Pulmonology
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37+ Years
experience
MBBS , DTCD , FAMS , FCCP(USA)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Marathi
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Arabic
09:00 -17:30
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
09:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Qamar Hussain Ansari is a highly skilled Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist with an extensive experience of 37 years in the field. He is dedicated to providing exceptional care to...
Dr Varada Koteswar Rao
Pediatrics
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37+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD(PEDIATRICS)USA, MD (NEONOTOLOGIST) USA
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
09:00-20:00
•
Mon-Sat
09:00-20:00
Mon-Sat
09:00-20:00
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. Varada Koteswar Rao is a highly experienced Neonatologist practicing in Hyderabad, Telangana. With an impressive 37 years of dedicated medical service, he has become a trusted name in the field of...
Dr Lahary A K
Dermatology
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37+ Years
experience
DD, MD, MBBS
English
10:30 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
10:30 -12:00
Mon - Sat
10:30 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Lahary A K is a distinguished Dermatologist based at Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad. With an impressive 37 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing...
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that is defined by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and random sleep attacks. This disorder involves a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors. Narcolepsy is attributed to a deficiency of a neurotransmitter known as hypocretin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles. This deficiency can arise due to genetic factors, brain trauma, or an autoimmune response against hypocretin neurons.
In the city of Hyderabad, although the occurrence of narcolepsy has been documented, it remains relatively under-studied. Despite this, Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad are equipped with skilled neurologists and doctors for narcolepsy treatment. These experts are dedicated to improving the quality of life of their patients and are considered some of the best narcolepsy treatment doctors in the country.
Types/Stages of Narcolepsy
There are two main types of narcolepsy as observed by specialists doctors for narcolepsy:
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Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1): Characterised by cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone), this type is typically associated with low levels of hypocretin in the brain.
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Narcolepsy Type 2 (NT2): This type lacks cataplexy but patients still experience excessive sleepiness.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy
People with narcolepsy commonly manifest:
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EDS is marked by an extreme urge to sleep during the day that leads to attention lapses and "sleep attacks".
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Cataplexy is a sudden muscular weakness triggered by extreme emotions such as laughter or excitement.
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Sleep paralysis (The inability to move that happens temporarily during the transition from wakefulness to sleep or vice-versa).
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Hypnagogic hallucinations lead to vivid, dream-like sensations that occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep or vice-versa.
Tests to Diagnose Narcolepsy
For diagnosis, the team of specialists in narcolepsy treatment at Apollo Hospitals deploy a set of clinical observations and laboratory examinations encompassing:
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Clinical Features: The presence of EDS, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations are key diagnostic indications.
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Polysomnogram (PSG): An overnight sleep study that records various physiological parameters to rule out other sleep disorders.
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Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): A daytime test that measures how quickly a person falls asleep and whether they enter REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep during naps.
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Epworth Sleepiness Scale: A questionnaire that assesses the severity of daytime sleepiness by rating the likelihood of dozing off in different situations.
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Hypocretin (Orexin) Levels: A lumbar puncture to measure hypocretin level in the cerebrospinal fluid, often low in narcolepsy type 1.
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Actigraphy: A wrist-worn device that tracks movement to monitor sleep patterns over several days or weeks.
Treatment or Surgery Options for Narcolepsy at Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad
In managing this condition, the best narcolepsy treatment doctors at Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad focus on controlling symptoms and reducing the risk of accidents:
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Medications: Stimulants such as modafinil and armodafinil are frequently used to treat EDS while Sodium oxybate may be used to treat both cataplexy and EDS.
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Behavioural Approaches: Short naps, maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule, and avoiding heavy meals or caffeine before bedtime can help manage symptoms.
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Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management can also help alleviate symptoms of this condition according to the specialist doctors for narcolepsy treatment and management.