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Sleep Disorders
Tailored Solutions for Sleep Disorders
At Universal Hospital, we understand the pivotal role sleep plays in your overall health. In this guide, we unravel the mysteries of various sleep disorders, offering insights into their nuances, symptoms, causes, and effective management.
Common Sleep Disorders
Seizures are abnormal electrical discharges in the brain that can result in temporary changes in behavior, awareness, and motor control. When a person experiences recurrent seizures, it may be diagnosed as epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder affecting people of all ages.
Insomnia
- Definition: Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.
- Causes: Stress, anxiety, depression, lifestyle factors, or underlying health conditions.
- Management: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene practices, and sometimes medication.
Sleep Apnea
- Definition: Pauses in breathing during sleep.
- Types: Obstructive (blocked airway) and Central (brain signaling issue).
- Symptoms: Loud snoring, abrupt awakenings, excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Treatment: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), lifestyle changes, surgery in severe cases.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Definition: Uncomfortable sensations in the legs, leading to an irresistible urge to move.
- Causes: Often genetic, sometimes related to other conditions.
- Management: Medications, lifestyle changes, treating underlying conditions.
Narcolepsy
- Definition: Excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep.
- Symptoms: Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone), hallucinations, sleep paralysis.
- Treatment: Medications, lifestyle adjustments.
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Definition: Misalignment between the internal body clock and external cues.
- Types: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome, Shift Work Disorder.
- Management: Light therapy, gradual schedule adjustments.
Diagnosing Sleep Disorders
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Diagnostic methods may include:
- Clinical Assessment: Detailed medical and sleep history.
- Physical Examination: Identifying physical factors.
- Questionnaires: Specialized surveys for symptom assessment.
- Actigraphy: Monitoring activity and rest cycles.
- Polysomnography (PSG): Comprehensive sleep study in a sleep center or Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) at home.
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Assessing daytime sleepiness.
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT): Evaluating daytime alertness.
- Laboratory Tests: Blood tests to rule out medical conditions.
- Psychological Evaluation: If psychological factors are suspected.
- Collaboration with Specialists: Involving pulmonologists, neurologists, or psychiatrists.
- Follow-Up: Continuous monitoring and adjustments to treatment plans.
Lifestyle Changes for Better Sleep
- Consistent Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Establish calming activities before sleep.
- Optimize Sleep Environment: Ensure a comfortable mattress, eliminate noise, and control room temperature.
