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Studies have estimated that as many as one-third of Americans have suffered from sleep disorders, which may be psychological in origin and related to anxiety, stress and lifestyle.

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What is the most common sleep disorder which involves insufficient amounts of sleep?

The most common sleep disorders besides insomnia are sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome (RLS) and narcolepsy. Sleep tests will evaluate and diagnose your sleep patterns, breathing, snoring, heart rhythm, blood oxygen levels and leg movements. According to the sleep center, NJ, it is estimated that about 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and many are not even aware of it.


How do you stop sleep disorders?

Sleep problems can be caused by disorders in various systems of the body. Therefore, people suffering from sleep disorders are treated and managed by specialists from different branches of medicine. For example, pulmonary medicine can treat people who suffer from sleep apnea, which is a respiratory disorder. Narcolepsy, which is a sleep problem caused by a neurological disorder, is treated by a neurologist. In addition to this, many rehabilitation centers and mental health facilities also offer comprehensive sleep disorder therapies. Physicians who wish to become certified in sleep disorders medicine have to comply with standards established by The American Board of Sleep Medicine.


How many men suffer from eating disorders in the US?

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Are there other sleep disorders besides insomnia and sleep apnea?

Yes, there are many, many sleep disorders. For example, night terrors are considered a sleep disorder. Sleepwalking is also a serious sleep disorder. People have been known to cook, eat and drive during sleepwalking. Another type of sleep disorder is Hypersomnia. This causes people to be sleepy all the time. These are only a few examples of many sleep disorders.


How many people suffer from nerve disorders in the US?

around two million


Do lots of Hollywood stars have eating disorders?

Yes, many famous celebrities around the world (along with many common people) do suffer from eating disorders.


How many Americans suffer with muscle spasm?

However many get them, that's how many.


How many adults have sleeping disorders?

all with children. They deprive you of sleep


How many million Americans suffer from heart disease each year?

Approximately 48 million Americans suffer from heart disease each year.


How many sleep disorders have been identified?

There are over 80 different sleep disorders that have been identified. These include insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome, among others. Each disorder has its own unique set of symptoms and treatment options.


How is psychotherapy used to treat sleep disorders?

Psychotherapy is recommended for patients with sleep disorders associated with other mental disorders. In many cases the patient's scores on the Beck or Zung inventories will suggest the appropriate direction of treatment.


How many sleep disorders are there in the world?

there are 84 sleeping disorders in the world you can have 1 or 84 also u can have any where in between