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ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS
PREVALENCE
It is estimated that between 50-150 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder with fewer than 5% being diagnosed and treated.
TYPICAL SLEEP DISORDERS
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Insomnia
- Parasomnias
- Narcolepsy
CONSEQUENCES PATIENTS FACE
- Excessive daytime fatigue/sleepiness
- Depression, anxiety and irritability
- Weakened immune system
- Reduced concentration and focus
- High Cholesterol
- Potential for accidents
- Heart disease
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- Diabetes
- Poor psychological & physical function
- Strokes
- Obesity
- ADHD
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CANDIDATES FOR SLEEP STUDY OFTEN HAVE
- Loud, irregular snoring
- Excessive tiredness
- Morning fatigue
- Lack of energy
- Daytime sleepiness
- Tendency to fall asleep while driving
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- Morning headaches
- Weight gain
- Frequent awakenings
- Short attention span
- Anxiety or depression
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
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COULD YOU HAVE A SLEEP DISORDER?
Sleep disorders are common but they are not always obvious - symptoms could be subtle. However, there are often telltale signs that a sleep problem is present. Some common signs are listed below:
- Being told by friends or family that you snore or that you have restless sleep
- Struggling to breathe or stopping breathing while you sleep
- Acid indigestion, especially at night
- Feeling tired or sleepy on most days
- Urinating more than once a night
- Difficulty getting to sleep
- Waking up too early
- Drowsiness while driving
- Difficulty sustaining attention at work
- Irritability
- Morning headache
- High blood pressure
- Swelling of the extremities (edema)
Other issues that may contribute to poor sleep include:
- Being overweight
- Arthritis, leg cramps or other pain conditions such as fibromyalgia
- Depression
- Anxiety
The more sypmtoms you have, the more likely you are to have a sleep disorder. If you have concerns, call us or speak with your primary care doctor.
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