Sleep Disorder?

Common sleep disorders

Sleep is a difficult state of awareness because it may be disrupted in a variety of ways. The following are some of the most prevalent sleep complaints:

• Insomnia – refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is the most prevalent adult sleep disorder.
• Jet lag — traveling to a different time zone disrupts the body’s internal clock, which takes many days to readjust. Working the night shift might cause symptoms similar to jet lag.
• Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive exhaustion with occasional drowsiness throughout the day, which might involve involuntary sleeping.
• Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is characterized by leg muscular spasms that might cause the sleeper to wake. This is more frequent in middle-aged and older people.
• Restless legs — pain in the lower legs that improves with movement and worsens later in the day, causing the individual to move their legs or get up and walk about.
• Snoring is characterized by loud breathing generated by a constricted throat and nose. Males are more likely to suffer from it.
• Sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked, causing airflow and breathing to cease for a period of time while sleeping.
• Sleepwalking is more common in youngsters than in adults.
• REM sleep behavior disorder — the sleeper acts out what they see in their dreams, which might include hitting or kicking.

What are the Tests and Treatments for Sleep Disorders

• Polysomnography: A sleep study that assesses oxygen levels, bodily movements, and brain waves to determine how they interfere with sleep.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG): This is a test that evaluates electrical activity in the brain and identifies any possible abnormalities linked with this activity.
• Genetic blood testing: This is a blood test that is widely used to identify narcolepsy and other underlying health disorders that may be causing sleeping difficulties.
• Sleep Diary: Keeping a sleep diary might assist your doctor in making a diagnosis.
•  Epworth Drowsiness Scale is a standardized questionnaire used to detect sleepiness throughout the day.
• Actigraphy is a test used to assess sleep-wake cycles. Actigraphy is a small gadget that monitors movement and is placed on the wrist.

Insomnia may be a sign of depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition; thus, your first examination may include a mental status check, mental health history, and basic psychological tests.

What is the treatment for sleep disorders?

Healthcare practitioners suggest a number of therapies, including:

• Counseling: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is recommended by certain sleep experts. This sort of therapy assists you in “recognising, challenging, and changing the stressful ideas” that keep you awake at night.
• Medications and nutritional supplements are provided by neurologist
• Maintaining a regular sleep pattern and regular physical activity is recommended for patients affected with sleep disorder.

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