Sleep problems are expecting during childhood periods. These problems resolve and diminish as the child gets older.

Most sleep problems are related to irregular sleep habits or anxiety about going to bed and sleeping.

Nightmares are also common in preschool children. The child wakes up crying because of being scared.

In school-age children, sleepwalking (somnambulism) and sleep talking (Somniloquy) occur in about 15% of children, mainly boys. The sleepwalking event is usually not remembered in the morning. Somniloquy can occur at any age, and its prevalence rate is 7-8%. It does not indicate a health concern or need for intervention.

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Types of sleep disorder

There are many types of sleep disorders.

Insomnia

Insomnia introduces the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can be caused by stress and anxiety, hormonal or digestive problems, and jet lag. It is also a symptom of another medical condition, such as a:

Depression
Weight gain
Irritability

Also see: Dysthymia Depression

Sleep apnea

It is defined by an interruption in breathing during sleep. It is a severe medical problem that causes the body to take in less oxygen.

Parasomnias

Parasomnias type is a class of sleep disorders that cause behaviors during sleep and abnormal movements. They include:

- Groaning
- Bedwetting
- Sleepwalking
- Sleep talking
- Teeth grinding

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Do i have a sleep disorder?

How can you know that you have a sleep disorder? First, there are some symptoms that you can detect.

Symptoms of sleep disorder depending on the severity and type. There are general symptoms of sleep disorder.

- Daytime fatigue
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Lack of concentration
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Unintentional changes to your sleep/wake schedule

Causes of sleep disorder

There are many diseases, conditions, and disorders that can cause sleep disturbances. In some cases, sleep disorders develop an underlying health problem.

- Chronic pain
- Frequent urination
- Allergies
- Respiratory problems
- Stress
- Anxiety

Also see: What Is Acute Respiratory Infection

Diagnosis for sleep disorder

Firstly, your doctor will complete a physical exam and gather information about symptoms and your medical history, and the doctor also orders some tests, including:

- Polysomnography
- Electroencephalogram
- Multiple sleep latency test

Treatment

Treatments for a sleep disorder depend on the symptom, cause, and type. It is a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.

Medical treatment

Therapy for sleep disturbances may include any of the following:

Allergy or cold medicine
Sleeping pills
Melatonin supplement
A dental guard
Breathing device only for sleep apnea

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes can improve your quality of sleep, especially when they are done along with medical treatments. You may want to consider:

Avoid tobacco and alcohol use
Eating small low carbohydrate meal at night
Maintain a healthy weight
Limiting your caffeine intake
Drinking less water before you sleep.

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Conclusion

Sleep disorders can be so devastating that you crave immediate relief. But, some cases take some time to resolve.

If you hold to your treatment plan and talk to your doctor regularly, you can find a way to sleep better.

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