Sleep Disorders

Symptoms and Types of Sleep Disorders COMMON SLEEP DISORDER SYMPTOMS Learn the symptoms of four major and most common sleep disorders. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SLEEP DISORDERS While some of these are very common, most of them are found in only a small portion of people. WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR Schedule an appointment with our sleep specialist: Dr. Sherif El Bayadi MD Suite 3D, Liverpool 315-452-2828

COMMON SLEEP DISORDER SYMPTOMS (back to top) The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition documents 81 official sleep disorders. Four major and most common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. Insomnia Typical patterns of insomnia include the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, waking up earlier than usual, and daytime fatigue. Most people with insomnia don't fall asleep in inappropriate situations, like driving. Sleep Apnea Excessive daytime sleepiness is the primary symptom, with other symptoms such as snoring, snorting, and gasping sounds when you sleep which a sleeping partner often first notices. Narcolepsy Excessive sleepiness during the day, alleviated by naps, is a symptom of narcolepsy. Dreaming during naps and experiencing dream-like hallucinations as you fall asleep are also warning signs. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) The primary warning sign is the irresistible urge to move your legs shortly after you get into bed, in the middle of the night after awakening, or even when awake during the day. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SLEEP DISORDERS (back to top) from The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition While some of these are very common, most of them are found in only a small portion of people. - Adjustment Insomnia - Advanced Sleep Phase - Bedwetting - Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood - Central Sleep Apnea - Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Due to Drug or Substance - Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Due to Medical Condition - Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Other - Confusional Arousals - Congenital Central Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome - Delayed Sleep Phase - Dissociative Disorders - Eating Disorder - Environmental Sleep Disorder - Excessive Fragmentary Myoclonus - Exploding Head Syndrome - Free-Running (Nonentrained) Type - Grinding Teeth (Bruxism) - Groaning - Hallucinations - Hypersomnia Due to Drug or Substance - Hypersomnia Due to Medical Condition - Hypoventilation/Hypoxemia Due to Lower Airways Obstruction - Hypoventilation/Hypoxemia Due to Neuromuscular and Chest Wall Disorders - Hypoventilation/Hypoxemia Due to Pulmonary Parenchymal or Vascular Pathology - Idiopathic Hypersomnia with Long Sleep Time - Idiopathic Hypersomnia without Long Sleep Time - Idiopathic Insomnia - Inadequate Sleep Hygiene - Insomnia - Insomnia Due to Drug or Substance - Insomnia Due to Medical Condition - Insomnia Due to Mental Disorder - Insomnia Nonorganic, Unspecified - Insomnia Organic, Unspecified - Insufficient Sleep Syndrome - Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm - Jet Lag - Leg Cramps - Long Sleeper - Movement Disorder Due to Drug or Substance - Movement Disorder Due to Medical Condition - Movement Disorder, Unspecified - Narcolepsy - Narcolepsy Due to Medical Condition - Narcolepsy, Unspecified - Nightmares - Non-Obstructive Alveolar Hypoventilation, Idiopathic - Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children - Paradoxical Insomnia - Parasomnia Due to Drug, Substance or Medical Condition - Periodic Limb Movements - Primary Sleep Apnea of Infancy - Propriospinal Myoclonus of Sleep Onset - Psychophysiological Insomnia - Recurrent Hypersomnia - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder - Restless Legs - Rhythmic Movement - Shift Work - Short Sleeper - Sleep Apnea/Sleep Related Breathing Disorder, Unspecified - Sleep Paralysis - Sleep Starts - Sleep Talking - Sleep Terrors - Sleepwalking - Snoring WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR (back to top) Your sleep does not improve with self-help techniques, such as establishing good sleep hygiene, cutting down on caffeine, exercising, and using relaxation techniques. You think your sleep problems may be related to an underlying condition, such as depression or heart failure. You snore loudly or make snorting or gasping noises while you sleep, or your partner observes these things while you're asleep. You fall asleep doing normal activities, such as talking or driving. You regularly feel unrefreshed on awakening and are constantly fatigued. You suspect your medication is causing your sleep problems. Learn more about symptoms and types of sleep disorders Learn more about diagnosis and tests for sleep disorders Learn more about treatment and care available at North Medical Learn more about coping with sleep problems Learn more about helpful resources for sleep support