Health - 2 Most Common Sleep Disorders
The Two Most Common Sleeping Disorders
If you have trouble sleeping, you are not alone. Millions of
Americans have trouble sleeping each year. This article explains
the two most common sleeping disorders that affect people every
night.
Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep or to get a
restful, quality sleep at night. Many people who suffer from
Insomnia are not able to get to sleep until the wee hours in the
morning. Insomnia is most likely due to stress and worrying at
bedtime. However many people don't realize that drinking
caffeine and alcohol at night might also prevent them from
falling asleep or having a restful sleep.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is usually caused by a blockage within the throat
that stops oxygen from entering the lungs during sleep causing
the person to wake up repeatedly during the night. Usually the
blockage is caused by either loosening of the muscles in the
throat or the tongue blocking the airways. Many people can stop
breathing over 100 times a night. A person might be without
oxygen for 10 seconds to over a minute.
The good news is that there is an effective treatment that can
remedy the situation. It is called a CPAP for continuous
positive air pressure. It is a mask that is worn at night that
forces oxygen into the lungs. It has shown positive results on
an overwhelming majority of patients that suffer from sleep
apnea.
If you think that you are suffering from a sleep disorder, it is
best to consult your physician for proper diagnosis and
treatment.
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