What to Do When You Can't Sleep

Sleep Disorders are a group of conditions which affect the ability to sleep well on a regular basis. Most people occasionally experience sleeping problems mainly due to stress, hectic schedules, lifestyle changes and other outside influences. When these issues begin to occur on a regular basis and interfere with daily life, they indicate a sleeping disorder.

What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?

• Difficulty in falling asleep.
• Fatigue during the daytime
• Strong urge to take naps during the day
• Irritability and anxiety
• Lack of concentration
• Depression

What causes sleep disorders?

Allergies and Respiratory Problems- Allergies, cold and upper respiratory infections can make it challenging to breathe at night. The inabilities to breathe through the nose can lead sleeping difficulties.

Nocturia- It is the frequent urination which may disrupt the sleep by causing you to wake up during the night. Hormonal imbalances and diseases of the urinary tract may contribute to the development of this condition

Chronic Pain- Constant pain can make it difficult to fall asleep. It might even wake you up after you fall asleep. Some of the most common causes of chronic pain are arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and continuous lower back pain.

Stress and Anxiety- It often has a negative impact on sleep quality.

What are the different types of sleep disorders?

Insomnia- It refers to the inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep.

Sleep Apnea- It is caused due to pauses in breathing during the sleep.

Parasomnias- It is a class of sleep disorders which cause abnormal movements and behaviors like sleepwalking, sleeps talking, groaning, nightmares and bedwetting during sleep.

Restless Leg Syndrome- It is an overwhelming need to move the legs.

Narcolepsy- It is caused due to the sudden sleep attacks that occur during the day. 

How are sleeping disorders treated?

The treatment for sleeping disorders generally includes a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
Medical treatment for sleep disturbances will include any of the following:

• Right dosage of sleeping pills
• Melatonin supplements
• Medication for allergy and cold
• Medications for any underlying health issues   

Lifestyle adjustments can greatly improve the quality of sleep. Some of the lifestyles which can be considered is:

• Incorporating more vegetables and fish into the diet and reducing sugar intake
• Reducing stress and anxiety by exercising
• Creating and following a regular sleeping schedule
• Drinking less amount water before bedtime  
• Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use

Dr. Krishnan, Director of The Healthy Sleep™ – Advanced Center for Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Migraine Therapy provides the best Treatment for Sleep Disorder in Kerala with the help of a dedicated team.

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Does Snoring Wakes You All Night ?

Oral Appliance Therapy is recommended for patients who are diagnosed with sleep disorders like Snoring, Sleep Apnoea etc,

Just as all other oral related topics, even Oral Appliance Therapy can be prescribed by your dentist, who is trained in Sleep Medicine. A custom fitted oral device particular to your needs is can be used to resolve all sleep disorders.

There are several over-the-counter options available, but not recommended. Over-the-counter devices are usually appealing because they are cheap. However, since the quality is compromised, the situation could further worsen and create complications for the patient.

The most common oral device used for therapy is the Anti-snoring Device. This device is easily available on websites and pharmacies. Many patients just buy it and use it without proper prescription; as a result they rarely see any improvement in their conditions. What people do not realise is that the usage of these devices should be supported with proper medical solutions. Only a dentist, who is trained in Sleep medicine, can explain a detailed usage of the oral device followed by certain restrictions and lifestyle changes. Only, he is capable of doing so because he has observed and analysed your particular situation.

Many patients are unaware of the fact that, the oral devices can be customised as per the condition of the patients. Hence, it can be very comfortable for the patients to use it on a daily basis. Snoring and Mild Sleep Apnoea can now be successfully treated with the usage of these new age Dental Sleep Appliances.

Dr. Krishnan A. Subramanian is the director of  The Healthy Sleep, an Advanced Centre for Snoring, Sleep Apnoea, and Migraine Therapy. Over the years, Dr. Krishnan A. Subramanian has successfully cured several paediatric sleep disordered breathing cases.

Visit us: thehealthysleep.in
Mail us: krishnanhealthysleep@gmail.com