Sleep Disorders

Shift Work Sleep Disorder Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) – Definition Shift work sleep disorder is a sleep disorder that affects people who frequently alternate shifts or work at night, contrary to the body’s natural circadian rhythms, and cannot adjust to their schedule. Shift work i ...Continue Reading

Sleep And Psychiatric Disorders Sleep and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression are closely related. The main causes of insomnia and the inability to sleep are psychiatric disorders. In addition to insomnia, people with psychiatric disorders have other sleep problems, including ...Continue Reading

Sleep Apnea Surgery Options Sleep apnea surgery is usually sought out as a last resort for patients suffering from severe obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea surgery in adults most often takes into account the tongue, throat, neck and/or the nose. There are times when more than one surgical procedu ...Continue Reading

Recurrent Hypersomnia Recurrent hypersomnia is an unusual disorder and diagnosed by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia more than 18 hours a day lasting from several days to several weeks. Hypersomnia refers to a set of related disorders that involve excessive daytime sleepiness. Types Of Hypersomnia ...Continue Reading

Epileptic Seizures Occurring During Sleep Patients with epilepsy are at risk for sleep disorders. The reason is that seizures or the epileptic state itself may change sleep organization. Seizures in your sleep have immediate effects resulting in a stage shift to a lighter stage of NREM sleep or to ...Continue Reading

Restless Legs Syndrome - FAQ’s Is Restless Legs Syndrome serious? The symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome can range anywhere from troublesome to unbearable. Fluctuations in severity are common, and rarely the symptoms may disappear for periods of time. Anxiety as bedtime approaches; glumness a ...Continue Reading

Restless Legs Syndrome – The Management of a Serious Sleep Disorder By Donald Saunders Restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is seen as both a neuromuscular disorder and a sleep disorder. Less frequently diagnosed than sleep disorders like narcolepsy, sleep apnea and insomnia, restless legs syndro ...Continue Reading

Sleep Apnea-FAQs Is Sleep Apnea common?  Sleep apnea is extremely common in men and people who are over 40 years old or more but it also occurs in women and young age groups. When Sleep Apnea should be suspected? The main symptom of sleep apnea is snoring which is associated with long pauses ...Continue Reading

Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder that occurs in females. There are abnormal sleep patterns and sleep disturbances in a person suffering with rett syndrome. Infants with rett syndrome grow and develop normally at first, but then stop developing and even lose s ...Continue Reading

Restless Leg Syndrom Self care Restless leg syndrom often can be at least partly prevented by developing healthy sleep habits. Massage the calf and legs regularly. Stretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day. Maintain a regular sleep schedule since fatigue may worsen symptoms. Exer ...Continue Reading