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Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders

Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder resulting in the inability to move the body, before or after you wake up, despite being awake and conscious. In this state, you will most likely lose the ability to speak and move any…

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Jet lag

Jet lag occurs when we travel between time zones, disrupting our circadian rhythm. The primary symptoms include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, stomach problems, mild sickness, and trouble falling asleep in the evening. The circadian rhythm, or the body clock, operates on…

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Sleep walking

Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder, causing you to arise and perform various, everyday actions, while you are still asleep. During sleepwalking, the eyes are usually wide open but have a distant, glassy look to them. The subject may sit up…

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Sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder, causing you to stop breathing, repeatedly, during sleep. The disorder is usually followed by excessive sleepiness. A breathing pause, or “apnea”, occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat fail…

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Restless leg syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes irritation in your legs, sometimes described as a burning or itching sensation, followed by an uncontrollable urge to move them. The symptoms tend to get worse once you lay down to…

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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder resulting in excessive sleepiness and, in the worst cases, cataplexy. The symptoms differ between individuals but include sleep hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and disturbed sleep. People with narcolepsy are often unable to sleep or stay awake…

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Insomnia

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, defined as the inability to get enough sleep, even though the opportunity is there. The symptoms vary between individuals and can include trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or a tendency to wake up…

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