Sleep Disorders

It is estimated that between 50 and 90 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder, some chronic and some intermittent. These disorders occur from such conditions as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.

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Sleep is essential for healthy functioning.  Deprived of sleep, people can be affected in their daily activities and, in chronic or severe cases, sleep deprivation can have health consequences.   Sleep disorders can affect your daytime activity in some or many of these ways:

Ø      Increased susceptibility to illness

Ø      Reduced productivity at work

Ø      Increased fatigue and loss of energy

Ø      Increased risk of accidents

Ø      Early death associated with accidents or medical complications

The symptoms of sleep disorders include:

Ø      Daytime sleepiness

Ø      Dozing off, unintentionally, during the day

Ø      Persistent loud snoring at night

Ø      Sleep apnea

Ø      While sleeping, long pauses in breathing associated gasping for breath and/or choking.

Sleep disorders can take a number of forms.  The most common types of sleep disorders are listed below.

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Insomnia

Insomnia can be defined as the inability to get adequate sleep in one of these ways::

Ø      Get to sleep

Ø      Stay asleep

Ø      Awake too early, without the ability to fall back asleep

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), insomnia may affect as many as 70 million adults in that United States.  People who experience insomnia will often report that they are not getting enough sleep.  This may be perception or real. 

The causes of insomnia may be physical or psychological and the sources can be quite varied.  Insomnia affects males and females and of all age groups.  It can be experienced chronically or intermittently.   

The symptoms of insomnia include:

Ø      Daytime fatigue

Ø      Moodiness

Ø      Memory loss

Ø      Inability to make decisions

Ø      Drowsiness at work or driving

The causes for insomnia can vary widely.  Psychological sources may include stress, anxiety or depression.  Physical sources can be hormonal, a result of pain or from medical conditions.  Additionally, dietary sources including caffeine, alcohol or even prescription drugs can affect sleep.  If symptoms persist, it is always recommended that you consult your medical care professional.  Treatments will depend on the source of insomnia.

Sleep Apnea

About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is condition whose main symptoms are irregular breathing during sleep.  It is considered a serious condition and people who experience it should seek medical attention. 

According to the America Sleep Apnea Association, there are three types of sleep apnea:  central, obstructive, and mixed. The most common type is obstructive.  It is characterized by obstruction of air flow into or out of the person’s nose or mouth.   (http://www.sleepapnea.org/geninfo.html#defined). Central sleep apnea,  as a result of the brain failing to send signals to initiate action of the muscles associated breathing.  According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), central sleep apnea is a rare condition.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_Causes.html

Who Suffers and Risks from Sleep Apnea?

The NIH estimates that as many as 12 million people may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.  For people with sleep apnea, getting a restful night’ sleep is difficult to achieve. This in turn results in their daytime performance being affected. Risk factors include:

Ø      Gender – 4% of all men, 2% of all women

Ø      Age- more frequent in middle age adults, can be found with children

Ø      Over weight – more than 50% of sufferers are overweight

Ø      Family history

Ø      Hypertension

Ø      Decreased airway passage size

The potential consequences of untreated sleep apnea (according to the NIH) include higher risk for:

Ø      Heart disease

Ø      Heart attack

Ø      Stroke

Ø      Accidents – work, driving or home

Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include the following, however it should be noted that not all sufferers may experience all symptoms or specific symptoms all of the time

Ø      Daytime dozing or fighting off sleep

Ø      Loud snoring

Ø      Choking sensations

Ø      Morning headache

Ø      Memory loss

Ø      Irritability

Ø      Frequent urination at night

Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you or a family member suspects that you may have sleep apnea, see your health care provider immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

In many cases sleep apnea can be treated and sufferers can live a normal life.  Mild cases may be treated by weight loss, avoidance of alcohol consumption, elimination of smoking, sleeping on your side instead of your back, avoidance of sleeping pills.

More rigorous treatments include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).  This involves the use of a mask and device while sleeping, in which air is forced into the airway passage.  For more information go the National Sleep Foundation web site: 

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/sleepap.cfm#5

Surgery is also a potential treatment for person diagnosed with airway obstructions.

Sleep Apnea Disclaimer

The information provided on sleep apnea is not intended as medical advise, diagnosis or treatment.  If you suspect that you may have or experience sleep apnea, consult you medical care provider immediately.

We do not attest to the accuracy and validity of the websites, herein referenced or linked.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

RLS is a neurological disorder. More than 12 million Americans suffer from RLS. The condition typically affects middle-aged and older people, tending to increase in severity with aging. Symptoms are generally experienced while sitting or lying down. As a result, RLS can interfere with quality of life by disrupting sleep, work, and leisure.

Symptoms include unpleasant sensations like burning or tugging in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest. These symptoms most commonly occur between the knee and the ankle, but have also been reported in the thighs, arms, feet, and hands. The cause of RLS is largely unknown. Some factors that have been attributed to the condition include: low levels of iron in the blood, chronic diseases such as kidney failure and diabetes, pregnancy, and certain medications.

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Support for Occasional Sleeplessness

Humans have a biological clock for regulating wake-sleep cycles.  A gland in the brain helps in the regulation process with the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that helps induce sleep.  As we age the regulation of sleep appears to change as does restful periods of sleep.  As a result, there is an increased incidence of sleeplessness.

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Notice: SlumberSpray does not claim to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure sleep disorders.  None of these statements have been reviewed or approved by the FDA.  Individual results may vary.