What is Sleep Disorder? Types of Sleep Disorder? Causes and Symptoms?

Healthcare professionals, mental health professionals, and influencers have been shouting from the rooftops about the importance of getting 8 hours of sleep. Well, there has been enough, and more study was done on the importance of sleep, quality sleep, and sleep in the day and age we live.

Lancet conducted a study in India, which concluded that 5.4% of the population in the age bracket 30-69 face a moderate risk of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. However, the awareness around sleep challenges and disorders is disheartening; therefore, the importance of good sleep is also not taken seriously.

Another survey looked at the overall sleeping habits and the impact of various sleep patterns on the respondents’ well-being. Again, 81% agreed that poor sleeping habits can have a direct and adverse effect on the overall quality of life and that getting enough and more sleep is crucial to maintain one’s immunity. Those who struggled with sleep also said they experienced mood swings and difficulty concentrating.

TYPES OF SLEEP DISORDERS

The two most common sleep disorders are insomnia and sleep apnea, contributing to 90%-92% of overall sleep issues.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall back to sleep or stay asleep, affecting your mood and quality of life the following day. This can be due to stress or a traumatic event, and our experienced team of specialists are geared up to help you combat this problem with ease through comprehensive care and treatment. 

Sleep Apnea, or obstructive sleep apnea, is another sleep disorder where snoring is the main symptom. Snoring is considered a good sign but could also be a symptom of an underlying condition. For example, feeling extremely sleepy during the daytime, fatigue, and inability to concentrate all indicate poor sleep quality.

WHAT CAUSES SLEEP DISORDERS?

There could be various factors why someone would have a sleep problem. Causes may differ, but most sleep disorders are rooted in the fact that the body’s natural sleep cycle is disrupted. Factors that cause sleep disorders are:

  •         Physical discomfort
  •         Medical issues
  •         Mental Health problems
  •         Habitual issues like consumption of alcohol or substance abuse
  •         Working the graveyard shift
  •         Inappropriate intake of medication
  •         Ageing

SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP DISORDER

Symptoms experienced due to a sleep disorder are as follows:

  •         Falling asleep at the wheel
  •         Inability to get up from a seated state
  •         Difficulty paying attention or focusing on work
  •         People notice you look tired or sleepy
  •         Loss of memory
  •         Slower responses
  •         Poor emotional regulation
  •         Desire to take multiple naps

 HOW ARE SLEEP DISORDERS TREATED?

Treatment of sleep disorders includes:

  •         Counselling
  •         Medications and supplements
  •         Keeping a regular sleep schedule
  •         Get regular exercise
  •         Reduce noise
  •         Reduce light
  •         Regulate temperature

WHEN DO YOU SEE A DOCTOR

Unlike other diseases or disorders, sleep disorders may not be fatal but they do affect the overall quality of life so effortlessly and so severely that they can destroy your self-esteem tremendously. Insomnia and sleep apnea stop you from getting the deep sleep you need to function optimally. Do not hesitate to come to Pranaam if you’re struggling with your sleep. Your health is paramount; therefore, the quality of your life depends on the quality of your sleep.

WHY PRANAAM HOSPITALS?

Award-Winning Care

We’re honoured to be accredited by the NABH and NABL for our team’s exemplary skills and quality care. The people have spoken as well – we’re also recognized by patients and professionals in the Times of India.

Research-Backed Treatment

With the constant evolution in medical science, our team of top experts, specialists and surgeons are up to date with the latest techniques and research of treatments that will aid you in living better, wholesome and happier lives.

Best In-Class Infrastructure

Housed within our premises is the future of medicine, where cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostic labs converge, meeting national and international standards for providing the best health care you and your family deserve.

Top Specialists

We have the best to give you the best. Pranaam is backed by an outstanding team of top specialists in Hyderabad, with national and international exposure, so you can rest assured that you’re in the best hands.

Sustaining a healthy lifestyle boils down to the proper function of the mind. At Pranaam, our highly skilled specialists and staff take proactive measures and commit to rendering mental health services that counter mental and emotional imbalances experienced by patients. In addition, our expertise extends to treating conditions resulting from injuries, personal experiences or congenital issues. 

Employing the latest research, studies and techniques that meet the highest national and international quality standards, our expert team of psychiatrists, psychologists and specially trained staff offer various mental health services for all genders and ages. 

We undertake extraordinary measures through comprehensive consultation, counselling, assessments, undivided attention and care to ensure our patients are in the best hands for their overall health and well-being, which is made possible only at Pranaam Hospitals.