Question 1

what are  some sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Snoring, Apnea: Snoring is the most frequently encountered sleep disorder and is thought to be a precursor to sleep apnea. Obesity is a co morbidity with both. Some snoring and sleep apnea can resolve with weight loss and control. CPAP and dental devices are the two most common methods of dealing with these. Diagnosis requires a pollysomnogram but many md and dentist can conduct screeen exams with a medibyte or.

Question 2

what are the main types of sleep disorders in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Many: Lots of adolescents just plain don't sleep enough! others start staying up later and late do they get their body clovks upside  backwards. Then, just like adults, they can be affected by stress and have insomnia from worry or anxiety or depression or other medical problems too.  If you are worried about your sleep there are answeres and your doctor can help!

Question 3

what kind of doctors know most about sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Physicians, dentists: Sleep disorders has become a field of specialty in medicine. Several doctors participate in careing for patient with sleep disorders. Otolaryngologists perform sleep related surgery ranging from uppp and stents, CPAP and weight management. Dentists construct devices that control mild to moderate cases. No one discipline does it all or knows it all. Some phd specialize in this area too.

Question 4

which type of doctors know the most about sleep disorders?

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A few choices: Pulmonologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists all have experience in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment  of sleep disorders.

Question 5

what's recommended as a cure for teen sleep disorders please help?

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Depends on what kind: There are a bunch of sleep disorders that can affect teenagers. It depends on what kind it is. The best thing is to see a sleep specialist to figure out what to do.

Question 6

sleep disorders, sleep enough hours but not getting rest from sleep?

Accepted Answer

Some problem: By definition if you are sleeping enough hours 7-8 and not feeling refreshed or tired there is a problem. It could very possibly be a sleep disorder but other things could be the problem as well. You need to have a detailed discussion with your doctor and possibly a work up for other causes and maybe a work up for a sleep disorder.

Question 7

how can i cure sleep disorders and how to massage to take better sleep.?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm: 1st: get sufficient sleep (7-8hrs).  After that if your problems continue go see a sleep specialist.  You have to know what the problem is before you can cure it.

Question 8

what kind of doctors know the most about treating sleep disorders? dont need diagnosis or drugs.

Accepted Answer

Sleep Specialists: American academy of sleep medicine certified sleep specialists have the most knowledge about diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

why do doctors refer to sleep disorders if most advice ends up being hygienic, shouldn't this be treated medically? or is that not often possible?

Accepted Answer

"First, do no harm" : is still part of  the Hippocratic oath we take. A careful history and physical may reveal the source of delayed-onset sleep or early waking as stress- or habit-related rather than sleep apnea in adults. Pills don't teach skills; learning what stimulants a person takes, diagnosing  depression  &amp; teaching good sleep hygiene are important steps before prescribing potentially  harmful medications.

Question 10

what are the safest treatments for sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

I really can't answe: Without knowing which sleep disorder you are concerned about.  Can you ask again?

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