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Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias)
Parasomnias are sleep problems that significantly disrupt the lives of those who suffer them. Parasomnias include speech and movements during sleep, sleep walking, night terrors, sleep paralysis , and abnomalities in the natural stages of sleep, among other problems. These problems are diagnosed through polysomnography (sleep testing), and can be treated with a combination of medications, sleep hygiene depending on the particular disorder. -
Sleep Disorders and Aging
Sleep problems are common among people as they age. People tend to sleep less in later years, but other sleep issues can be caused by a variety of medical symptoms and drug side effects. Daytime sleepiness and fatigue and reduce the quality of life for senior citizens. Medications and sleep hygeine, or a combination of the two, can help. -
Sleep Disorders in Women
Sleep disorders affect both men and women, but suffer these problems at double the rate of men. Psychosocial stress, hormonal changes, illness, and lifestyle factors can all affect sleep in women. Medications may be used to help women get to sleep, but losing weight, avoiding caffeine, getting plenty of exercise and overall good sleep hygiene can help in many cases. -
What Are The 7 Types of Sleep Disorders
The seven major categories of sleep disorders include insomnia (the most common), sleep apnea and other breathing disorders, "hypersomnolence" disorders like narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, and parasomnias like sleepwalking or movement disorders like restless leg syndrome. -
What Tests Are Used to Diagnose Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders can affect the quality, timing, and quantity of your sleep, and lead to other problems. Sleep disorders are diagnosed with certain tests such as sleep study (polysomnography), home devices, home sleep apnea testing, melatonin sampling, core body temperature measurements, and others.
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Disruptive Sleep Disorders (Parasomnias) Parasomnias are sleep problems that significantly disrupt the lives of those who suffer them. Parasomnias include speech and movements during sleep, sleep walking, night terrors, sleep paralysis , and abnomalities in the natural stages of sleep, among other problems. These problems are diagnosed through polysomnography (sleep testing), and can be treated with a combination of medications, sleep hygiene depending on the particular disorder.
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