Question 1

is being nocturnal a disorder?

Accepted Answer

Morningness/nightnes: There are predispositions people have been more lark vs. Owl.  When it turns out that person is going to bed in the morning (sleep phase is delayed to this point) and then person sleeps during the day, this can be disorder.  It may work to person's advantage with a particular job.  If the person does not want this to be the case then it would be a disorder and treated.

Question 2

what causes people to be nocturnal?

Accepted Answer

It depends : Some people are genetically wired that way (night owls) and others gradually shift their day-night switch more towards night.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: nocturnal?

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Nighttime: This refers to something that occurs at night time.

Question 4

what is delirium nocturnum?

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Going nuts at night.: Delirium is a term used for abrupt onset of a confused, disoriented, psychotic (out of touch with reality) state.  It is usually short lived, but depending on what kind of delirium, it could be very serious, even fatal (such as delirium tremens caused by abrupt untreated alcohol withdrawal).  D. Nocturum is also called sun downing, where certain people develop delirium around sundown.  Needs doc.

Question 5

what is nocturnal bruixism?

Accepted Answer

Grinding: You teeth at night. Get a night guard. I recommend the NTI appliance to all my patients because it's less bulky than other night guards and leads to better compliance. I've been wearing mine for 10 years!

Question 6

what causes nocturnal emissions?

Accepted Answer

Build up of semen: Begins in adolescence and falls off with age. Does not occur in post-pubertal males with frequent masturbation or regular sex release of semen.

Question 7

how to stop nocturnal ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

Sex, masturbation: Nocturnal ejaculation will occur if ejaculation does not occur normally.  It will probably occur less frequently with age, but may never cease completely.

Question 8

how can you stop nocturnal emissions?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: This is a normal function of a healthy adult man's body. If you do not entertain yourself while you're awake and do not have a romantic partner, it is going to happen. And when it does, you are supposed to enjoy it. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either ignorant or trying to manipulate you. It's the 21st century, friend. You have a duty to be well-informed about your body. Best wishes.

Question 9

how come i have a nocturnal emission?

Accepted Answer

You're a MAN!: If you don't have regular ejaculations, either by enjoying yourself when you're alone, or with a partner, this is going to happen. Anybody who tells you this is unhealthy is badly misinformed or trying to frighten you for their own dark purposes. Most men enjoy them. Best wishes.

Question 10

what is the colour of nocturnal emission?

Accepted Answer

: No different than any ejaculation.

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