Question 1

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 2

i suffer from acute sleep disorder?

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Difficulty falling: Asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression.  Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep.  Please see you doc who may order a sleep study.  A psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health.  Try not to nap in daytime or limit it to a cat nap of 15 minutes.

Question 3

how can a sleep disorder be diagnosed?

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A Sleep Study: There is a test which can make this diagnosis. It is a sleep study. Usually performed by a specialist, often ent, .

Question 4

what does sleep disorder actually mean?

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Many things: Sleep disorders include sleep apnea, sleep paralysis, sleep talking, walking and eating, bedwetting, jumping leg syndrome, repeated nighntmares or night terrors, insomnia andf/or frequent awakening. So'me, if not all, occur in rem sleep and this is the most important part of the sleep cycle. If deprived of it for long enough, it is lethal. A sleep laboratory can define.

Question 5

how do i know if i have a sleep disorder?

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1/3 of our life: We spend 1/3 during sleep. If it is less or interrupted - ask your sleep specialist.

Question 6

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 7

pls tell me how to cure with sleep disorder?

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Which?: There are many sleep disorders. If it is just insomnia, commonest cause is poor diet.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

how to tell if i have a sleep disorder and how can i fix it?

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Some signs: These can include snoring, gasping for air at night, not feeling rested during the day, sleeping less than 6 hours at night, and health problems like diabetes or hypertension.
Since some conditions can be life threatening i would suggest seeing a physician who deals with sleep for an evaluation.

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