Disorder Sleep

The most well-known type of sleep disorder is insomnia, and it impairs a person's ability to fall asleep. Insomnia can be acute, severe or somewhere in between. The causes of this type of sleep disorder include over-stimulation right before sleep is attempted, dietary issues like too much caffeine or alcohol, emotional stress, work stress and medical conditions that impair the person's ability to fall asleep. The diagnosis for this type of sleep disorder is usually accomplished with a variety of medical tests including a sleep study, EKG and blood tests.

The second category of disorders that impact a person's ability to sleep normally is disturbed sleep disorders. In these types of sleep disorders the person is initially able to fall asleep but they are unable to stay asleep. One sleep disorder that falls under this category of sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea. The causes of this type of sleep disorder include: physical problems that partially block the airway, swollen tonsils, obesity, alcohol use, tobacco use, and the use of sedatives or strong antihistamines. The diagnosis of sleep disorders in this category include: a physical examination, blood tests, and sleep studies. One treatment that can be effective for this condition is an OTC product produced by MedGen called SNORenz. You can find more information about this revolutionary product by clicking here.

The final type of disorders that impact a person's ability to sleep is the excessive sleep disorder category. An example of an excessive sleep sleeping disorder is narcolepsy. This sleep disorder causes a person to fall a sleep suddenly and uncontrollably. The causes of this sleep disorder are usually linked to genetics, but it can also be caused by neurological diseases and brain damage. Other sleep disorders that fall under this category include cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations. The diagnosis of sleep disorders in this category include: physical examinations, EKGs, and X-Rays.