Understanding and Managing Sleep Disorders

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What is a sleep disorder?

The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. These disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and some may also be symptoms for underlying mental health issues.

Do you have a sleep disorder?

You may have a sleep disorder if you regularly have sleeping problems. They can also result from underlying conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea, among others. Sleep disorders are a group of conditions that affect the ability to sleep well on a regular basis.

What causes sleep disorders?

A disruption to your body’s cycle of sleep and daytime wakefulness causes sleep disorders. Specific things may cause this to happen and it varies based on the type of sleep disorder you have. They may include: A symptom of a medical condition like heart disease, asthma, pain or a nerve condition.

What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?

Unusual or bothersome movements or experiences during sleep are also possible. Having an irregular sleep and wake cycle is another symptom of sleep disorders. Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.

What Is Sleep Disorders

1. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354018
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/disorders

Sleep Disorders Information

1. https://www.sleepoz.org.au/factsheets