Question 1

what are common signs of a sleep disorder?

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Many possibilities: I would say anything that creates a lack of sleep.  There are many types of disorders and each has its own set of symptoms.  If you give a list of symptoms perhaps you could get a better idea of what you might have.  Otherwise i would sugest seeing a sleep specialist.

Question 2

rephrased: i have been to several check ups since 4/23/12 when my sleep study was done. why am i not being treated for sign. sleep disorder breathing?

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Ask again with info: I would need your ahi, rdi for your total night's sleep study and then i it might be possible to comment. Also give me your lowest desaturation and average oxygen saturation for the night. Thanks.

Question 3

dad, 81, sleeps 7-8 hours but feels drowsy/sleepy all morning. no fatigue and is active. sign of serious sleep disorder? see a sleep spec. right away

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Fatigue: There are a number of possible causes.  Please have your dad start w/a visit to his primary care doctor who may do some blood work.  If all is well physically perhaps he is under stimulated or depressed.  This can be helped by a clinical psychologist.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

what to do if sleep disorder?

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Sort it out: There are several different sleep disorders from sleep apnea to narcolepsy to shift work disorder.  They all have different causes and treatments.  See a sleep specialist for evaluation.

Question 5

how to rectify the sleep disorder for the children?

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Is it breathing?: If the sleep disorder you are asking about is obstructive sleep apnea, you can use a nose mask called a cpap; often children respond well to having oversized tonsils and adenoids removed.  Other sleep disorders require different treatments.  There are 85 kinds of sleep disorders, not all affecting children.

Question 6

how to determine whether or not you have a sleep disorder?

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Polysomnogram.: The degree that sleep is impaired. This can be accurately  assessed by a sleep specialist with a polysomnogram (sleep study).

Question 7

what can i do?to get rid of?my sleep disorder?

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Sleep disorder: First start with a good assessment from a Psychologist or Physician sleep disorder expert. Some sleep solutions are simple, but if you have had difficulty for years, you need to stick with it and do sleep diaries and behavioral experiments. A sleep expert will also know if you need a medical assessment to rule out other medical conditions.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for a sleep disorder?

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The best treatment: varies depending on the type of sleep disorder, of which there are many!  Treatment modalities may include weight loss, medication, CPAP/BiPAP, tonsillectomy or lifestyle changes.

Question 9

can you list some psychiatric disorders that cause a sleep disorder?

Accepted Answer

There are many: Schizophrenia
alcohol use
dementia
stroke
epilepsy
and many others.

Question 10

seems all sleep disorder clinics are for daytime what about night owls?

Accepted Answer

That too!: Some people have their internal sleep clock backwards. It is called circadian rhythm i medical talk. But you have to start with a night time study before any insurance plan will go to the next step of investigation.  Good luck!

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