8 Physical Conditions That Can Cause Sleep Disorders
Written by admin on March 8, 2010 – 8:57 pm -
Sleep disorders usually have their roots in a medical problem or a prescription drug taken to treat a disease. The common diseases leading to sleep disorders are cardiovascular, neurological, mental, kidney, and gastroesopheal disorders as well as arthritis.
1. Cardiovascular Disorders
The most common cardiovascular disorders that cause sleep disorders are coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Both these disorders can cause obstructive sleep apnea.
Congestive heart failure is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to satisfy the requirements of the body. As a result of this, blood accumulates in the veins leading to the kidneys, and the resulting edema inflicts a lot of damange to the organs of the body.
Coronary heart disease is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries that carry blood to the heart, leading to a condition known as atherosclerosis.
2. Endocrine Disorders
Sleep disorders are also the result of endocrine malfunction such as thryroid disorder and diabetes. Diabetes affects the way in which the body stores and uses carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. People who do not manage and control their diabetic condition often suffer from restless leg syndrome.
The hormones released by the thyroid gland regulates the energy levels of the body. A person suffering from hyperthyroidism sweats profusely at night and is unable to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest.
3. Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease are also responsible for sleep disorders.
Parkinson’s disease affects the central nervous system. It’s symptoms include difficulties in movement, tremors, unstable posture, slow movements, stiffness in the muscles, and difficulties in walking. Parkinson’s disease causes sleep disorders such as sleep onset insomnia and REM sleep behavior disorder.
Alzhiemer’s disease impairs the intellectual functions of the brain and causes dementia. It also causes a sleep disorder called fragmentation.
Epilepsy affects the normal electrical functions of the brain and leads to short, sudden changes in it that are recurrent. People suffering from epilepsy are more likely to suffer from insomnia.
Usually, stroke is associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
4. Respiratory Disorders
Those suffering from a respiratory disorder such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma usually suffer from an accompanying sleep disorder such as insomnia and sleep fragmentation.
The air passages of those suffering from asthma are inflamed. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a group of respiratory disorders that cause untold damage to the lungs and lead to difficulties in breathing.
5. Mental Disorders
People suffering from psychological disorders such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, depression, and schizophrenia also suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep fragmentation.
6. GERD
In gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, the juices in the stomach flow back into the esophagus, and this leads to sleep fragmentation.
7. Kidney Disorders
In most kidney disorders, the kidneys are unable to filter the waste substances from the blood. They are also unable to maintain a proper balance between salt and water. Such a kidney disorder could lead to insomnia and restless leg syndrome.
8. Arthritis
The intense pain suffered by arthritis patients drives away sleep, resulting in insomnia.
If a sleep disorder is due to a medical condition, the medical condition should be treated first, not the sleep disorder. When the primary cause of a sleep disorder is succesfully treated, it disappears, and the patient finds that he or she can enjoy good sleep.
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What percent of people in the world suffer from chronic sleep disorders?
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I’m doing a speech on sleep disorders tomorrow and I can’t find the percentages anywhere.
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Alegent Health - Sleep Disorders
Written by admin on May 10, 2009 – 2:33 pm -
Good sleep is vital for healthy living. If you are not getting good sleep, your daytime functioning can be significantly
affected. One common sleep disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, affects 20 million Americans.
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How to Diagnose Sleep Disorders : Transient Insomnia
Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 8:32 am -
Transient insomnia can develop due to depression or stress from our daily lives. Learn more about transient insomnia from our medical expert in this free video.
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How to Diagnose Sleep Disorders : Secondary Causes of Insomnia
Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 8:32 am -
It’s important to rule out secondary causes of insomnia for they might interfere with proper treatment and diagnoses. Learn more about insomnia and sleep disorders from our medical expert in this free video.
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Sleep Disorders and Other Stuffs
Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 8:32 am -
Discussing my most recent sleep issues, as well as my meeting yesterday regarding a job that I REALLY want :). Feel free to leave me a video response. I love those :).
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How to Diagnose Sleep Disorders : Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 7:50 am -
Waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air can be a good sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep apnea and why it occurs from our medical expert in this free video.
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How to Diagnose Sleep Disorders : Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complications
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Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious complications if it’s not addressed properly. Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea from our medical expert in this free video.
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Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 7:50 am -
Suika Video Clip By Mothafly for Sleep Disorders. The track is on vinyl support called “Never ending, always building in jazz, soul ,funk” EP available all around the world and MP3 with Believe.www.myspace.com/sleepdisorders
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