Sleeping Disorders- Slideshow

Sleep Disorder - Introduction

How many times have you stayed awake in the dead of the night counting sheep? If it is fairly often then you could be suffering from a sleep disorder!

Sleep disorders (somnipathy) are a range of problems that disrupt regular sleep.
Sleep Disorder - Types
Lack of sleep - Insomnia

Excessive sleep Narcolepsy

Disrupted sleep
- Sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- REM sleep behavior disorder
- Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)
Sleep Disorders - Symptoms

General

Lack of sleep or sleeplessness

OSA

Loud snoring

Intermittent gasping / choking during sleep

Stoppage of breathing during sleep
Sleep Disorders - Causes
- Aging
- Mental / Physical illness
- Night Shift work
- Blindness
- Genetics
- Stress
- Diet (caffeine. Alcohol, excessive smoking)
- Medications (eg. anti-depressants)
Sleep Disorders - Diagnosis
Self diagnosis by paying attention to daily routine

Maintaining a sleep diary

Doctor consultation
- Physical exam
- Sleep study
- Polysomnogram
Sleep Disorders - Treatment
Sleep disorders can interfere with normal life and therefore must be treated Treatment includes lifestyle changes, devices and medications Lifestyle changes suggested -
- Quit smoking/alcohol
- Regular exercising to reduce weight
- Sleep on the side and not on the back
- Use of nasal sprays and allergy medicines
Sleep Disorders - Treatment

OSA is dangerous and needs serious therapy.

Mouth piece or oral appliances

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)machine to blow air into throat

Surgery (for serious cases) to widen breathing passage
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