sleep disorder
Troubled rest condition
A sleep disorder is any condition that disrupts normal sleep patterns—difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping at appropriate times.
Insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome are common examples.
Her sleep disorder left her exhausted during the day.
The term covers both chronic conditions and temporary disruptions.
Ambulatory behavior during slumber
- night terrorIntense parasomnia with screaming
- enuresisInvoluntary voiding of urine
- teeth grindingInvoluntary jaw clenching
- bruxismInvoluntary jaw clenching
Neurological excessive drowsiness condition
- cataplexyEmotion-induced muscle paralysis
- daytime drowsinessSleepiness during waking hours
Post-flight sleep disruption
- shift workLabor in timed blocks
- biological clockInnate cycle regulator
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
chronotype · light therapy · phase shift · entrainment · body clock · pineal gland · blue light · chronotherapy
Compulsion to move extremities
- iron deficiencyInsufficient bodily ferritin levels
- dopamine agonistCompound mimicking neurotransmitter action
- rhythmic movementPatterned bodily motion
- hypnic jerkInvoluntary twitch at sleep onset
Noisy breathing while asleep
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- obstructiveCausing deliberate interference
- airwayPassage for breath
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
choking · respiratory · hypoxia · tonsillectomy · adenoidectomy · BiPAP · nasal obstruction
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
- accidentsUnintended harmful occurrences
impaired driving · relationship strain · depression · anxiety · cardiovascular risk · microsleep
Waking before intended time
- hyperarousalExcessive physiological alertness
- racing thoughtsRapid uncontrollable mental activity
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
sleepwalking
Ambulatory behavior during slumber
- night terrorIntense parasomnia with screaming
- enuresisInvoluntary voiding of urine
- teeth grindingInvoluntary jaw clenching
narcolepsy
Neurological excessive drowsiness condition
- cataplexyEmotion-induced muscle paralysis
- daytime drowsinessSleepiness during waking hours
jet lag
Post-flight sleep disruption
- shift workLabor in timed blocks
- biological clockInnate cycle regulator
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
circadian rhythm · chronotype · light therapy · phase shift · entrainment · body clock · pineal gland · blue light · chronotherapy · free-running
restless legs
Compulsion to move extremities
- iron deficiencyInsufficient bodily ferritin levels
- dopamine agonistCompound mimicking neurotransmitter action
- rhythmic movementPatterned bodily motion
snoring
Noisy breathing while asleep
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- obstructiveCausing deliberate interference
- airwayPassage for breath
gasping · choking · respiratory · hypoxia · tonsillectomy · adenoidectomy · BiPAP · nasal obstruction
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
accidents · impaired driving · relationship strain · depression · anxiety · cardiovascular risk · microsleep
early waking
Waking before intended time
- hyperarousalExcessive physiological alertness
- racing thoughtsRapid uncontrollable mental activity
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
cognitive behavioral therapy · sedatives · hypnotics · chronic insomnia
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- dysfunctionserectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, organ failure, heart failure
- Mental Disordersschizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- workplace hazardsstress, burnout, fire hazard, overwork, back pain
- travel ailmentsjet lag, motion sickness, airsickness, seasickness, carsickness
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