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Understanding Sleep Disorders - Sleep Disorders Medford - Getting Medical Attention For Sleep Problems |
Understanding Sleeping Disorders
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders can interfere with mental and emotional function. For a variety of reasons, or causes, sleep disorders are very common. Below is a list of some common sleep disorders. A test commonly ordered for some sleep disorders is the polysomnogram, or PSG. PSGs are typically done in a licensed, professional medical sleep study facility - like Advanced Sleep Disorders center.
Common Sleep Disorders
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Bruxism: The sufferer involuntarily grinds his or her teeth while sleeping.
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Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS): A sleep disorder of circadian rhythm, characterized by the inability to wake up and fall asleep at the desired times, but not by inability to stay asleep.
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Hypopnea syndrome: Abnormally shallow breathing or slow respiratory rate while sleeping.
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Narcolepsy: The condition of falling asleep spontaneously and unwillingly.
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Night terror or Pavor nocturnus or sleep terror disorder: abrupt awakening from sleep with behavior consistent with terror.
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Parasomnias: Include a variety of disruptive sleep-related events.
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Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD): Involuntary movement of arms and/or legs during sleep. See also Hypnic jerk, which is not a disorder.
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Rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD): Acting out violent or dramatic dreams while in REM sleep.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS): An irresistible urge to move legs while sleeping. Often accompanies PLMD.
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Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD).
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Sleep apnea: The obstruction of the airway during sleep.
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Sleepwalking or somnambulism: Engaging in activities that are normally associated with wakefulness (such as eating or dressing), which may include walking, without the conscious knowledge of the subject.
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Snoring: Loud breathing patterns while sleeping, sometimes accompanying sleep apnea.
Common sleep disorders are usually treatable, and sometimes very quickly. No one needs to suffer needlessly when help is readily available. Consult your doctor, primary care physician or a sleep disorder professional if you, or someone you know, may be suffering and needing some attention. If you are unsure whom to contact in the medford, eagle point, ashland, white city, shady cove, klamath falls, phoenix, talent, central point, rogue river, jacksonville, jackson county, or Southern Oregon area then just call us at the Medford Sleep Center and we'll lead you in the right direction.
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