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Treatment for sleep disorder

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The treatment for sleep disorders varies according to the type and actual cause. However, it is usually a mix of medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Medical treatments Medical treatments for sleep disorders include: sleeping pills melatonin supplements allergy or cold medication medications for any underlying health issues breathing device or surgery (usually for sleep apnea) a dental guard (usually for teeth grinding) Lifestyle changes Lifestyle changes can greatly increase your sleep quality, especially when they're combined with medical treatments. You should consider the following: incorporating more vegetables and fish into your diet, and reducing sugar intake reducing stress and anxiety by exercising and stretching creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule drinking less water before bedtime limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening decreasing tobacco and alcohol use eating smaller low-carbohydrate meals before bedtime maintain

Parasomnias

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Parasomnias are a class of sleep disorders that cause abnormal movements and behaviors during sleep. While each parasomnia carries distinct symptoms and diagnostic criteria. They include: sleepwalking sleep talking groaning nightmares bedwetting teeth grinding or jaw clenching

Shift Work Disorder

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  Shift work disorder, often known as shift work sleep disorder, is a syndrome that typically affects persons who work at night, early in the morning, or on rotating shifts.  When individuals try to sleep, the condition may induce insomnia and/or excessive tiredness at work. Significant sleep loss is common. The average individual suffering from shift work problem sleeps one to four hours less every night. Shift work disorder can lead to significant problems such as: Mood Problems Poor Work Performance Higher Accident Risks Added Health Problems Substance Abuse

Restless leg syndrome

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Restless leg syndrome is a type of sleep movement disorder. It is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, and it creates an unpleasant sensation and an urge to move the legs when trying to sleep. It typically happens in the daytime or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down. The major symptoms included in restless leg syndrome are:   Sensations that begin while resting   Relief with movement   Worsening symptoms in the daytime   Nighttime leg twitching