insomniac and dormilon
insomniac = someone that cant sleep at night
dormilon= someone that sleeps way too much and is still tired
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There are about 70 different sleep disorders.
Minor sleep disorders can be treated with over the counter sleep aids, but more serious disorders are treatable with melatonin.
Charles Pollak has written: 'The encyclopedia of sleep and sleep disorders' -- subject(s): Encyclopedias, Sleep disorders, Sleep
A doctor who specializes in sleep and sleep disorders
Ronald Attanasio has written: 'Dental management of sleep disorders' -- subject(s): Sleep disorders, Sleep apnea syndromes, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Bruxism, Therapy, Diagnosis, Dentistry, Sleep Bruxism, Methods 'Dental management of sleep disorders'
There are a variety of sleep disorders that cause fatigue, including insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep apnea , and restless legs syndrome.
Primary sleep disorders are distinguished as those that are not caused by other mental disorders, prescription medications, substance abuse, or medical conditions.
P. Lavie has written: 'Sleep disorders' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Sleep, Sleep, Sleep disorders, Treatment
Most sleep disorders seem to be exaserbated by exercising diet and inconsistent sleep schedule. The use of drugs are thought to make some disorders worse. Being overweight is a possible contributor to sleep disorder.
Polysomnography and Somnology are both used to describe the study of sleep and sleep disorders. A somnologist would be the best term for a scientist who studied sleep disorder, but he might not be a licensed doctor.
Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbance in the patient's amount of sleep, quality or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep. There are approximately 70 different sleep disorders that may be the result of serious medical conditions, including breathing difficulties or thyroid disorders, or external factors, such as stress or substance abuse. Manifestations include insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
Some patients with chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease may develop sleep disorders. Sleep disorders have also been associated with viral encephalitis, brain disease, and hypo- or hyperthyroidism.