Question 1

how do doctors treat dyssomnias in children?

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Differential is long: You need to see your pediatrician, and ideally, a pediatric sleep specialist.  The differential diagnosis is long.  The treatment tends to fall in to one of two broad categories (or a combination of both):  psychological (cognitive-behavioral) and pharmacological.  Most important thing is to find a pediatric sleep specialist to further evaluate.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what herbs help  sleep disorders?

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None, or some..maybe: For initial insomnia - research suggests some scents(eg. Chamomile) can aid relaxation, as may teas from chamomile, valerian and kava.  There are no manufacturing standards for these substances, so dosages vary and are unreliable. Some people find magnesium helpful for falling asleep or for restless legs.  There are no valid herbal remedies for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc.

Question 5

what symptoms do you get with sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Many: It is amazing to me that this is such a common question.Sleep disorders are common today and include insomnia, sleep apnea, sleep walking and talking, and even sleep paralysis. The commonest cause (i have seen them all) is the usual and customary bad american diet abounding in empty calories, particularly sugar.

Question 6

how many basic types of sleep disorders are there?

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There are many: Sleep disorders are broken down into two types: ones that cause you to be sleepy, and ones that cause you to not fall asleep or stay asleep. Those are the two main, broad categories. Under each are dozens of individual disorders.

Question 7

what are some unusual symptoms of sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

??: Snoring

get night so2 monitor to check for low oxygen.

Question 8

what percentage of americans suffer from sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

1 in 5: Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and affects many people at some time in their life. Persistent insomnia affects about 8% of the population. Sleep apnea is becoming more common and unfortunately most people have not been diagnosed. It probably affects 10% of the adult population.

Question 9

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 10

what is the definition or description of: sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

Sleep problem: Sleep disturbance that causes clinically significant distress or impairment.

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