There are different causes for different sleep disorders:
- Other conditions, such as pain, lung disease, heart disease and nerve disorders
- Mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety
- Medicines
- Genetics
Sometimes the cause is unknown.
In sleep disorder conditions your normal sleep patterns are disturbed. There are around 80 different sleep disorders. Some of the common types include:
People who feel tired during the day suffer from a true sleep disorder. But for the rest of them, the real problem is not allowing enough time for sleep. It is very important to get enough sleep every night for an individual. Your age, lifestyle, health and whether you have been getting enough sleep recently, these factors decide the amount of sleep a person needs. Most of the adults should sleep for 7-8 hours each night.
There are different causes for different sleep disorders:
Sometimes the cause is unknown.
Inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep is known as Insomnia. It can be caused by stress, anxiety, jet lag, hormones, or digestive problems. Insomnia may also be a symptom of some another condition.
Insomnia can be problematic for your overall quality of life & health, potentially causing:
Unfortunately, insomnia is extremely common. Around 50% American adults experience it at some point in their lives.
There are three types of insomnia:
Treatments may include: