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Insomnia
Insomniais when you cannot fall asleep or stay asleep.
It is the most common sleep disorder.
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Treatments for insomnia include:
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Sleep Apnea
There are twotypes of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea (CSA).
With sleep apnea, your breathing could stop 30 or more times in one hour.
Two treatments for sleep apnea are:
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This urge can make it hard to get restful sleep.
Treating RLS may require trial and error to find what works best.
Sometimes, lifestyle changes can help, such as reducing alcohol or caffeine or implementingstress relief techniques.
Researchers believe that PLMD is linked to restless legs syndrome.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsyis a neurological condition in which the brain is not able to control sleep-wake cycles normally.
People with narcolepsy experience extreme sleepiness and an urge to sleep throughout the day.
In some cases, they may remain asleep for an hour or longer.
Narcolepsy symptoms can include:
It’s not always clear what causes narcolepsy.
These include:
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Circadian Rhythm Disorders
A circadian rhythm disorder happens when your body’s internal clock doesn’t match your environment.
Sunlight, food, and physical activity can all affect your internal clock.
Parasomnia
Duringparasomnia, you perform behaviors associated with being awake.
However, you are actually in a state between sleep and wakefulness.
Disorders associated with parasomnia include:
Parasomnia is more common in children than adults.
Other causes of parasomnia include:
A healthcare provider will screen you for other sleep disorders before treating parasomnia.
Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is the uncomfortable feeling that you might’t move your body while sleeping.
It can occur while you’re falling asleep or waking up.
you’re free to still breathe, but the rest of your body can’t move.
This sensation can last for a few seconds or a few minutes.
It’s normal to experience sleep paralysis duringREMsleep, when you’re more likely to have dreams.
However, it is more concerning to experience sleep paralysis outside of REM sleep.
Sleep paralysis may not need specific treatment.
However, if it happens repeatedly and interrupts your sleep, see a healthcare provider.
Summary
Sleep disorders are common, affecting more than 50 million Americans.
There are more than 80 types of sleep disorders, resulting in disrupted sleep and daytime sleepiness.
The causes of a sleep disorder can vary but include certain medical conditions, stress, and aging.
A sleep study is a common way a healthcare provider will help diagnose a sleep disorder.
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