WHAT ARE SLEEP DISORDERS
TYPE OF SLEEP DISORDERS
If you are experiencing any of the following, you may have a sleep disorder:
- Insomnia: Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep. It also may refer to waking up on a frequent basis throughout the night.
- Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing throughout the night.
- Snoring: Snoring is loud, hoarse breathing that occurs during sleep. Snoring is oftentimes associated with sleep apnea.
- Narcolepsy: Narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness that results in “sleep attacks,” or an irresistible urge to sleep at inappropriate times.
- Restless Leg Syndrome: Restless leg syndrome is an unpleasant sensation occurring in the legs at rest. It produces an urge to move them, often characterized as aching, fidgety, or itch.
WELCOME TO VERMONT MEDICAL SLEEP DISORDERS
Those with sleep disorders experience the persistent problem of going without the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep, leading to a weakened immune system, increased anxiety, and possibly the worsening of pre-existing medical conditions.
