Learn about Sleep Disorders - Sleep Education by AASM (original) (raw)
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- Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
* Advanced Sleep-Wake Phase
* Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase
* Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm
* Jet Lag
* Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Rhythm
* Shift Work - Insomnia
* Child Insomnia
* Short Sleeper - Hypersomnias (or Excessive Sleepiness)
* Idiopathic Hypersomnia
* Insufficient Sleep Syndrome
* Kleine-Levin Syndrome
* Long Sleeper
* Narcolepsy - Parasomnias (or Sleep Events)
* Bedwetting
* Confusional Arousals
* Exploding Head Syndrome
* Nightmares
* REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
* Sleep Eating Disorder
* Sleep Hallucinations
* Sleep Paralysis
* Sleep Talking
* Sleep Terrors
* Sleepwalking - Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
* Central Sleep Apnea
* Child Sleep Apnea
* Groaning
* Infant Sleep Apnea
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea
* Snoring - Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
* Bruxism
* Periodic Limb Movements
* Restless Legs Syndrome
* Sleep Leg Cramps
* Sleep Rhythmic Movement
* Sleep Starts
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
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- Sleep Studies and Tests
* Actigraphy
* CPAP Titration Study
* Home Sleep Apnea Test
* Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
* Multiple Sleep Latency Test
* Sleep Study - Support
* Patient Support Organizations
* Financial Assistance
* Find a Sleep Center
* PAP and Insurance
* PAP and Privacy
* Telemedicine
* The Sleep Team - Treatment
* Bright Light Therapy
* CPAP
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
* Melatonin
* Oral Appliance Therapy
* Positional Therapy
* Sleep Medications
* Surgery
* Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy
- Sleep Studies and Tests
Sleep DisordersJason Wilbanks2021-12-03T18:03:16+00:00
Sleep Disorders
There are a variety of sleep disorders. Some are common, like insomnia, while others are rare. About 70 million people experience sleep disorders each year. Practice healthy sleep habits to promote restful sleep every night, and talk to your doctor if your sleep problem persists. Learn more about the variety of sleep disorders below.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
Conditions in which the sleep times are out of alignment. A patient with one of these disorders does not follow the normal sleep times at night.
Shift Work
A non-traditional work schedule involving shifts that occur when most people are asleep can cause shift work disorder.
Jet Lag
Jet lag occurs when you travel across multiple time zones and have difficulty adjusting to the new schedule.
Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm
This disorder causes a person’s circadian rhythms to be so disorganized that there is no clear sleep or wake pattern.
Non-24 Sleep-Wake Rhythm
Non-24 is a sleep disorder that causes a person’s sleep time to shift a little later every day.
Insomnia
There are a variety of sleep disorders that are classified as a form of insomnia. This type of sleep disorder involves the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia
This disorder occurs when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or do not feel refreshed in the morning.
Short Sleeper
A small percentage of adults are short sleepers, they feel alert and refreshed after sleeping less than 6 hours per night.
Child Insomnia
Many children have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night.
Hypersomnias (or Excessive Sleepiness)
Hypersomnias are a group of sleep disorders that causes a person to be excessively sleepy. People with a hypersomnia may fall asleep at times that are inconvenient or even dangerous, such as at work or while driving.
Insufficient Sleep Syndrome
Insufficient sleep syndrome occurs when you regularly fail to get enough sleep at night and the result is sleep deprivation.
Narcolepsy
This sleep disorder makes you feel overwhelmingly tired and has the potential for uncontrollable sleep attacks.
Long Sleeper
Long sleepers regularly sleep much longer than other members of their age groups.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome
This sleep disorder involves recurrent episodes of excessive sleepiness and sleep duration.
Parasomnias (or Sleep Events)
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that involve unwanted events or experiences that occur while you are falling asleep, sleeping or waking up.
Nightmares
Frequent nightmares that prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep are considered a sleep disorder.
Sleep Eating Disorder
These episodes occur when you rapidly binge eat while you are only partially awake.
Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis causes you to be unable to move your body when you are falling asleep or when you are waking up.
Sleep Talking
Sleep talking can occur by itself or it may also be a feature of another sleep disorder.
Sleep Terrors
Sleep terrors (or night terrors) cause you to wake up in intense fear with barely any memory, if any, of a terrifying dream.
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking involves getting up from bed and walking around when you are still asleep.
Exploding Head Syndrome
This parasomnia causes you to hear a loud imaginary noise just before you fall asleep or awaken.
Confusional Arousals
This parasomnia causes you to act in a very strange and confused way as you wake up or just after waking.
Bedwetting
Bedwetting can occur as a primary or secondary condition in both adults and children.
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Sleep disorders that involve difficulty breathing during sleep are classified as sleep-related breathing disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common disorder of this type, however there are a number of variations of sleep apnea.
Infant Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea in infants may be due to a developmental problem or it may be caused by another medical condition.
Child Sleep Apnea
About two percent of young children have obstructive sleep apnea that requires treatment.
Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea causes your body to decrease or stop breathing during sleep in an off-and-on cycle.
Groaning
Catathrenia occurs when you make a prolonged sound that resembles groaning while you exhale during sleep.
Snoring
This loud noise occurs as you sleep when the flow of air from breathing makes the tissues in the back of your throat vibrate.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing during sleep because of obstructions in the airway.
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
This classification of sleep disorders includes conditions that cause movement during or prior to sleep. These disorders can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, or to get restful sleep.
Bruxism
This sleep movement disorder involves the grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep.
Sleep Leg Cramps
Sleep related leg cramps are sudden and intense feelings of pain in the leg or foot.
Periodic Limb Movements
This sleep movement disorder involves a series of uncontrollable repetitive muscle movements that disrupt your sleep.
Sleep Rhythmic Movement
Sleep rhythmic movement disorder involves repeated body movements that occur while drowsy or asleep.
Sleep Starts
Sleep starts are also known as hypnic or hypnagogic jerks. They are sudden, brief, and strong contractions of the body.