Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders
The disorders which affect your sleep pattern and sleeping frequency and anything related to sleep. Sleep disorders has huge effects on mental and physical heath.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Sleep disorders include:
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Irregular heart beat during sleep
- Breathing difficulties during sleep
- Restless leg
- Fatigue
Diagnosis
After taking history and conducting physical examination your doctor might recommend the following test:
- Home sleep tests
- Nocturnal polysomnography
- Blood test to check any other cause
- Imaging test of brain to check any abnormality in brain substance
Treatment
Treatment options include:
- Oxygen supplements
- Continuus positive airway pressure to support airway patency
- Oral appliance to open throat
- Surgical removal of mass which causes obstruction
- Nerve stimulation for central sleep apnea