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There are about 19 different types of sleep disorders. Four of the most common types are Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and Restless Leg Syndrom. You should always consult your doctor if you feel you have a sleeping disorder.
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How many sleep disorders have been identified?
There are about 70 different sleep disorders.
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 Americans suffer from sleep disorders?
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.
What are treatments for people with sleep disorders?
Minor sleep disorders can be treated with over the counter sleep aids, but more serious disorders are treatable with melatonin.
How many adults have sleeping disorders?
all with children. They deprive you of sleep
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.
What is the prognosis for sleep disorders?
The prognosis depends on the specific disorder. Children usually outgrow sleep disorders. Kleine-Levin syndrome usually get better around age 40. Narcolepsy is a life-long disorder. prognosis for primary sleep disorders is affected by many things.
What has the author Charles Pollak written?
Charles Pollak has written: 'The encyclopedia of sleep and sleep disorders' -- subject(s): Encyclopedias, Sleep disorders, Sleep
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
Are there any hospitals in Boston with a sleep center?
There are many hospitals in the Boston area that have a Sleep Center. The Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders is one location which deals only with children, while for adults there is the Sleep Disorders Center, and the Sleep Medicine Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
How are sleep disorders linked to age?
.Many people in their 60s and 70s experience less time in the stages of deep sleep known as delta sleep. Despite this change, many healthy older people don't experience sleep disorders. Overall health plays a role in.trouble sleeping.
What is a somnologist?
A doctor who specializes in sleep and sleep disorders
