Sleep DisordersThere are many different types of Sleep Disorders, listed below are a few of the more common disorders along with their symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may want to take the Daytime Sleepiness Test to determine if you need an evaluation. |
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Sleep ApneaExcessively sleepy during the day, fatigue, snoring,
pauses in breathing, weight gain and high blood pressure. Restless Legs SyndromeConstantly shaking your leg or foot, numbness of the legs,
and a creepy crawling feeling of the let, especially at bedtime. Periodic Leg Movement DisorderExcessively sleeping during the day, fatigue, leg cramps and restless legs. NarcolepsySudden attacks of sleep, vivid life like dreams, sleep paralysis, excessive daytime sleepiness, and brief loss of motor skills. Nocturnal SeizuresSeizures usually occurring at sleep onset or upon awakening. Insomnia(Short term Insomnia) 2-3 days of the inability to fall
asleep or stay asleep. (Chronic
Insomnia) Long-term sleep deficit which can be fatal if gone untreated. Depression, fatigue, loss of short-term
memory, and irritability are a few of the results of being sleep deprived. |