What is a sleep disorder?
There are more than 50 sleep disorders classified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. A sleep disorder impacts aspects of a person's daily life. Common complaints associated with sleep disturbance can include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Chronic daytime fatigue not explained by any other medical condition
- Difficulty waking up on time
- Disruptive sleep (snoring, gasping, or breath holding)
- Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep (insomnia)
- Falling asleep too early
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Unwanted behaviors arising out of sleep
How would I know if I have a sleep problem?
Common symptoms of a sleep disorder:
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Loud or irregular breathing during sleep
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Episodes of breath holding or apneas during sleep
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Gasping for air which causes awakening during sleep
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Unrefreshing sleep
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Drowsy driving
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Sleepiness while on the job
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Trouble concentrating
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Irritability and/or apathy
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Memory difficulties
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Uncomfortable leg sensations when trying to sleep
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Leg kicking during sleep
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Yelling or screaming during sleep
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Violent activity during sleep
