Sleep Disorder
Sleep disorder has an impact on regular, sound sleep. These are on the rise in the United States.
The majority of people periodically have trouble sleeping as a result of stress, busy schedules, and other external factors. However, they can be signs of a sleeping disorder if they start to happen frequently and interfere with daily life.
Types Of Sleep Disorder
The many types of sleep problems are numerous such as:
Insomnia
The medical term for a lack of sleep is insomnia. Jet lag, anxiety, stress, hormones, and digestive issues are a few potential causes. It might also be a symptom of another illness.
Insomnia can have a negative impact on your general health and enjoyment of life.
- Depression
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Irritability
• Weight Gain
• Poor performance at work or school
Unfortunately, insomnia affects a lot of people. It affects up to 50% of American people at some point in their lives.
The illness is more common in women and older people.
Typically, insomnia is divided into three categories:
- Intermittent insomnia is common.
- Chronic insomnia lasting at least 1 month.
- Temporary insomnia lasting only a few nights at a time.
Sleep apnea
Pausing in breathing while you sleep is a sign of sleep apnea. This is a dangerous medical disorder that reduces the amount of oxygen the body can absorb. You might also wake up during the night as a result of it.
There are two types such as:
Obstructive sleep apnea, in which airflow stops because the airway is blocked or too narrow.
Central sleep apnea, in which there is a problem with the connection between the brain and the respiratory muscles.
Parasomnias
A specific kind of sleep disturbance called parasomnia results in strange movements and actions while you sleep such as:
- A sleepwalker
- Talking during sleeping
- Sleeplessness
- Wet sheets
- Jaw clenching and teeth grinding
Restless leg syndrome
An intense urge to move the legs is known as restless leg syndrome (RLS). A tingling sensation in the legs can occasionally go along with this impulse. The night is when these sensations are most common, though they can also happen during the day.
Though the exact cause isn't always understood, RLS is frequently linked to a number of medical illnesses, such as Parkinson's disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Narcolepsy
"Sleep attacks" that happen when a person is awake are a hallmark of narcolepsy. This means that you will unexpectedly become drowsy and feel exceedingly exhausted.
The condition can potentially result in sleep paralysis, which could leave you physically immobile as soon as you wake up. Narcolepsy can arise on its own. It's frequently linked to other neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms Of Sleep Disorder
There is a variety of symptoms depending on the type and degree of sleep disturbance. If another medical condition is the cause of the sleep disturbance, they may differ. However, common signs of sleep disturbance are:
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Daytime sleepiness
- Strong urge to nap during the day
- Abnormal breathing patterns
- Abnormal or uncomfortable urges to move during sleep
- Abnormal or uncomfortable movement during sleep Other Experiences
- Unintended Changes in Sleep-Wake Rhythm
- Irritability or Anxiety
- Poor Performance at Work or School
- Poor Concentration
- Depression
- Weight Gain