At present sleep problem are common. Seep is a natural state of rest which involves less body movements and no awareness of the actual surroundings. Sleep can be distinguished from other sleeplike states such as hibernation and coma becausesleep disorder.
it involves certain conditions like rapid eye movement or REM. Almost allcreatures sleep, including of course animals. Of course varying positions and manners of doing this exist in every person. This however, is characterized by a lack of appropriate regeneration of a person's basic bodily requirements. Less sleep means a lesser productive you! when a person lacks sleep it is very too much difficult for sufferers to go through the day with ease. As this problem progresses, it can be considered a
Below is information- including symptoms, causes and some possible treatment options, on more common sleep-related problems and disorders in adults.
Poor Sleep Habits :
Now a days poor sleep habits are one of the most common problems. We are too late to go to sleep or bed but get up too early in the morning. We interrupt our sleep with drugs, work, and we overstimulate ourselves with late night activities such as television or using facebook. So we have to avoid this poor sleep habits.
Sleep Apnea
The word apnea means"not breathing". Patients with the usual form of sleep apnea actually close off their airway at night .
This airway closure occurs either behind the tongue or behind the nose. Patients continue to make effort to breath. And then after 10-120seconds, the brain, realizing it is not getting any oxygen, actual" week up". The brain then tells the upper airway to open to let some air in.
Sleep apnea, it is dangerous, common, relative easy to diagnose and treatable. Patients with apnea have risk for heart disease, heart attacks, stokes, and high blood pressure. In addition, since the sleep is poor quality , patients are often sleepy during full time of the day. Sleepiness is associated with inability to concentrate, remember or think. There is risk in falling asleep while doing vital tasks such as driving or using heavy machinery.
Medical treatment involves weight loss if the patients are overweight, avoidance of drugs, which increase the risk of apnea like sleeping pills, alcohol, and sedative medicines, and sometimes sleeping semi-upright. In the most cases additional treatments are warranted.
Some patients may be candidates for surgery on the upper airway. In the upper airway surgery the uvula (that punching bag in the back of the throat)andsome some of the surrounding soft tissue is removed to enlarge the air passage. IN other cases a dental device designed to move the lower jaw down and out wards slightly may be worn at night.
In a few cases, the treatment is started with an emergent tracheostomy when sleep apnea is considered to be immediately life-threatening. This decision about which form of treatment to take should be decided by the patients and their physician on the basis of the sleep studies and rest of the clinical data.
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep enough at night. People who have insomnia do not feel as if they get enough sleep at night. They may have trouble falling asleep or may week up frequently during the night or early in the morning. Insomnia is a problem if it affects your daytime activities. Insomnia has some possible causes, including stress,anxiety, depression, poor sleep habits, circadian rhythm disorders. Insomnia may be situational, lasting a few days to weeks, or chronic, lasting for more than one month.
Around 90 to 12 percent of the American report chronic insomnia. In severe cases, patients experience fatigue, sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and difficulty with thinking. Insomnia may be a symptom of breathing problems at night like sleep apnea, of medical illness like heart failure, or a symptom of severe anxiety or depression illness.
While short lasting insomnia periods are well treated with medication, chronic or long lasting insomnia mayn't respond to medication. Thus throwing sleeping pills at many patients with chronic insomnia is not an effective way to treat the problem.
An evaluation by the patient's personal physician or sleep specialist can help to get to the root of the problem. Many patients respond well to what is called "cognitive behavioral therapy". Relaxation and behavioral techniques , these may be used to help patients fall asleep. This combined with treatment of any underlying disorders is often the best way to treat the devastating symptom of insomnia.
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking , also referred to as somnambulism, is characterized by walking or physical activities during sleep. Sleepwalking is very common in children . In children, it can be associated with sleep deprivation or anxiety. In adults, it can be more commonly associated with other medical disorders, medication use , or anxiety.
Clinically, the person may simply sit up with their eyes open, appearing to be awake or they may engage in a complex task. Episodes can last from seconds to minutes. Contrary to popular belief, it is safe to wake a sleepwalker but they may be confused or disoriented on waking.
There no specific treatment without avoiding triggers if known , or treat anxiety or depression. If severe, short-term use of sedatives may be considered. Otherwise it is best to keep the person safe and out of harm's way. We often advise families to make sure the windows are closed and that there is no any possibility of sleepwalking leading to danger for the patient.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, that begins during adolescence and is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness with the occurrence of sleep attacks. Narcolepsy can run in families but can occur in the absence of any family history as well.
it involves certain conditions like rapid eye movement or REM. Almost allcreatures sleep, including of course animals. Of course varying positions and manners of doing this exist in every person. This however, is characterized by a lack of appropriate regeneration of a person's basic bodily requirements. Less sleep means a lesser productive you! when a person lacks sleep it is very too much difficult for sufferers to go through the day with ease. As this problem progresses, it can be considered a
Below is information- including symptoms, causes and some possible treatment options, on more common sleep-related problems and disorders in adults.
Poor Sleep Habits :
Now a days poor sleep habits are one of the most common problems. We are too late to go to sleep or bed but get up too early in the morning. We interrupt our sleep with drugs, work, and we overstimulate ourselves with late night activities such as television or using facebook. So we have to avoid this poor sleep habits.
Sleep Apnea
The word apnea means"not breathing". Patients with the usual form of sleep apnea actually close off their airway at night .
This airway closure occurs either behind the tongue or behind the nose. Patients continue to make effort to breath. And then after 10-120seconds, the brain, realizing it is not getting any oxygen, actual" week up". The brain then tells the upper airway to open to let some air in.
Sleep apnea, it is dangerous, common, relative easy to diagnose and treatable. Patients with apnea have risk for heart disease, heart attacks, stokes, and high blood pressure. In addition, since the sleep is poor quality , patients are often sleepy during full time of the day. Sleepiness is associated with inability to concentrate, remember or think. There is risk in falling asleep while doing vital tasks such as driving or using heavy machinery.
Medical treatment involves weight loss if the patients are overweight, avoidance of drugs, which increase the risk of apnea like sleeping pills, alcohol, and sedative medicines, and sometimes sleeping semi-upright. In the most cases additional treatments are warranted.
Some patients may be candidates for surgery on the upper airway. In the upper airway surgery the uvula (that punching bag in the back of the throat)andsome some of the surrounding soft tissue is removed to enlarge the air passage. IN other cases a dental device designed to move the lower jaw down and out wards slightly may be worn at night.
In a few cases, the treatment is started with an emergent tracheostomy when sleep apnea is considered to be immediately life-threatening. This decision about which form of treatment to take should be decided by the patients and their physician on the basis of the sleep studies and rest of the clinical data.
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep enough at night. People who have insomnia do not feel as if they get enough sleep at night. They may have trouble falling asleep or may week up frequently during the night or early in the morning. Insomnia is a problem if it affects your daytime activities. Insomnia has some possible causes, including stress,anxiety, depression, poor sleep habits, circadian rhythm disorders. Insomnia may be situational, lasting a few days to weeks, or chronic, lasting for more than one month.
Around 90 to 12 percent of the American report chronic insomnia. In severe cases, patients experience fatigue, sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and difficulty with thinking. Insomnia may be a symptom of breathing problems at night like sleep apnea, of medical illness like heart failure, or a symptom of severe anxiety or depression illness.
While short lasting insomnia periods are well treated with medication, chronic or long lasting insomnia mayn't respond to medication. Thus throwing sleeping pills at many patients with chronic insomnia is not an effective way to treat the problem.
An evaluation by the patient's personal physician or sleep specialist can help to get to the root of the problem. Many patients respond well to what is called "cognitive behavioral therapy". Relaxation and behavioral techniques , these may be used to help patients fall asleep. This combined with treatment of any underlying disorders is often the best way to treat the devastating symptom of insomnia.
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking , also referred to as somnambulism, is characterized by walking or physical activities during sleep. Sleepwalking is very common in children . In children, it can be associated with sleep deprivation or anxiety. In adults, it can be more commonly associated with other medical disorders, medication use , or anxiety.
Clinically, the person may simply sit up with their eyes open, appearing to be awake or they may engage in a complex task. Episodes can last from seconds to minutes. Contrary to popular belief, it is safe to wake a sleepwalker but they may be confused or disoriented on waking.
There no specific treatment without avoiding triggers if known , or treat anxiety or depression. If severe, short-term use of sedatives may be considered. Otherwise it is best to keep the person safe and out of harm's way. We often advise families to make sure the windows are closed and that there is no any possibility of sleepwalking leading to danger for the patient.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, that begins during adolescence and is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness with the occurrence of sleep attacks. Narcolepsy can run in families but can occur in the absence of any family history as well.
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