Infections
Narcolepsy is often triggered by an infection in your body such as swine flu. While there is still no clear explanation for this cause, many experts believe that it is associated with the effect of the influenza virus or bacteria on your immune system. Just like autoimmune disorders, infectious disease will trigger the immune system to eliminate harmful bacteria from the body. However, it might mistake some hypocretin-containing cells for foreign components. This leads to a decrease in this element, thus leading to narcolepsy. In most cases, you need to resolve the underlying condition to treat narcolepsy. [3]
