What Are Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, and duration, leading to daytime distress and impairment in functioning.
What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Disorders?
Common sleep disorders include
Insomnia: Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.
Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): RLS is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually due to uncomfortable sensations.
Parasomnias: Parasomnias involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, or dreams during sleep.
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: These disorders involve a misalignment between an individual’s internal biological clock and the external environment.
Narcolepsy: Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
How Are Sleep Disorders Diagnosed?
Diagnosing sleep disorders typically involves a comprehensive evaluation that includes a detailed medical history, physical examination, sleep history, and various diagnostic tests. Our providers at Mind Glow Solutions are trained to recognize sleep disorders, provide treatment, and initiate referral to sleep-medicine when clinically indicated and collaborate other medical specialties.
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How Are Sleep Disorders Treated?
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Our providers will collaborate with specialists to treat and rule out potential causes of sleep disorders including obesity,