Nowadays, most of us experience trouble in sleeping at one time or another. It is usually because of stress, illness, travel, or other temporary interruptions to your normal routine. But if your sleep problems are regular then it is possible that you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Let’s have a deeper look into the sleeping disorder and its conditions.
Home sleep apnea testing or also known as Sleep Study Test is used to diagnose the obstructive sleep apnea. There are varieties of home sleep apnea testing devices that have the different sensors and equipment. These devices measure your breathing and the blood oxygen level. Some also may measure your heart rate or the other information about your body.
A sleep disorder is a condition that your ability to get enough quality sleep will be lost. While it is normal to experience occasional difficulties in sleeping, but it is not normal to regularly experience problem getting to sleep at night, to wake up feeling exhausted and feel groggy or to feel sleepy during the day. Let’s look into the types of sleep disorder.
There are several types of sleep disorders; they can be caused by the some of your health problems and lifestyles.
Sleep apnea is also a sleep disorder which is characterised by the pauses in breathing during the sleep. This is a serious medical condition that causes the body to take in less oxygen. It can also cause you to wake up during the night and experience difficulty in breathing.
Insomnia is a very common disorder, it refers to the inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep. It is caused by the jet lag, stress, anxiety, hormones or digestive problems. It can even be a symptom of some other health condition. Insomnia can be very problematic for your overall health and for the quality of life, it potentially causes:
Parasomnias is a sleep disorder that causes the abnormal behaviour and movements during sleep. They include:
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that involves the excessive and uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. It is caused by a dysfunction of the brain mechanism that controls the sleeping and waking.
If you think any of the above-mentioned sleeping disorder you have, then you need to self-diagnose first, ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you may have any one disorder and you need to consult a doctor.
If you have any of the following disorders mentioned above, then you need to take go to the doctor and do a medical test and go for further treatments; your doctor will first perform a physical exam and then gather information about your symptoms and your medical history. They will also order various tests, such as:
These tests can help in determining the right course of treatment for sleep disorders.
Treatment for sleep problems can vary depending on the type and the underlying cause. However, it generally includes a combination of the medical treatments and the lifestyle changes.
Medical treatment for sleep disturbances may include any of the following:
Lifestyle changes can also improve your quality of sleep, especially when they are done along with the medical treatments. You may consider:
Few tips for a peaceful and restful sleep:
Sleep is the main ingredient of your life, brain, health and everything, you must sleep and wake up on time every time for a healthy and happy life.
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