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Common Sleep Disorders Insomnia: a persistent inability to fall asleep. Snoring: a partial obstruction of the upper airway shown to increase the risk of having heart attacks and/or strokes. Loud, heavy snoring can also be a symptom of a more serious disorder known as sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea: a life-threatening disorder that causes you to suddenly stop breathing while sleeping. Narcolepsy: a neurological illness characterized by sudden, uncontrollable sleep attacks and persistent daytime sleepiness. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): a disorder characterized by excessive movement of the legs during sleep, which causes arousal, also knows as Periodic Limb Movements. Gastroesophageal Reflux: a disorder caused when acid from the stomach "backs up" into the esophagus during the night, causing small awakenings. Parasomias: abnormal and recurrent nighttime behavior such as sleepwalking, night terrors, and hang banging, etc... |
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Sleep Disorder Center How do I know if I have a sleep disorder? How do I get help? What are the common sleep disorders? |
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