Sleep Disturbance

Esraa Albaqqal 371230183

Banin Alshehab 381230590
Yaqin Alkhalaf 391230503
Ahoud Alzaid 391230645

Ms. Heba Shafeik Mohamed

 At the end of this lecture we will be able to:

1-Define sleep disturbance

2- Symptoms that indicate sleep disturbance

3-Reasons that lead to sleep disturbance

Objectives
4-Types of sleep disturbance

5-How to treat sleep disturbance

 sleep disturbance are a many causes that affect the ability to sleep
well on a regular basis, and is not continuing to sleep. Whether they
.are caused by a health problem or by too much stress

Definition
 Symptoms differ depending on the severity and type of sleeping
:disturbance. include
difficulty falling or staying asleep_
daytime fatigue_
symptoms of compelling impulse to take snoozes during the day_

sleep irregular breathing_

unusual or unpleasant urges to move while falling asleep_
disturbance impaired performance at work or school_
absence of concentration_
depression_
Increase weight_
 There are many conditions, diseases, and disorders that can cause
sleep disturbances. In many cases, sleep disorders develop as a
.result of an underlying health issues

Allergies and respiratory issues

Allergies, colds, and upper respiratory infections can make it
challenging to inhale around evening time. The failure to inhale
causes sleep .through your nose can also cause sleeping difficulties
disturbance
Frequent urination
Nocturia, or frequent urination, may disrupt your sleep by causing
you to wake up during the night. Hormonal irregular characteristics
and diseases of the urinary tract may contribute to the development
.of this condition
 Chronic pain
Constant pain can make it hard to fall asleep. It might even wake you up
after you fall asleep. Some of the most common causes of chronic pain
:include
arthritis_
chronic fatigue syndrome_
fibromyalgia_
inflammatory bowel disease_
causes sleep persistent headaches_
disturbance continuous lower back pain_
In some cases, chronic pain may even be exacerbated by sleep disorders.
For instance, doctors believe the development of fibromyalgia might be
.linked to sleeping issues

Stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety often have a negative impact on sleep quality. It can be
hard for you to fall asleep or to stay asleep. Nightmares, sleep talking, or
.sleepwalking may also disrupt your sleep
 Insomnia : Insomnia refers to the inability to fall asleep. It can be -1
caused by jet lag, stress and anxiety, hormones, or digestive
.problems

:Insomnia can causes problematic for your overall health; include -

depression *
Types of sleep difficulty concentrating *
disturbance irritability *
weight gain *
impaired work or school performance *

:Insomnia is usually classified as one of three types -

.chronic, intermittent, and transient
 Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is characterized by stop in breathing during -2
sleep. This is a serious medical condition that causes the body to take in less
.oxygen. It can also cause you to wake up during the night
: There are two types -
obstructive sleep apnea, where the flow of air stops because airway space *
.is obstructed or too narrow
central sleep apnea, where there is a problem in the connection between *
.the brain and the muscles that control breath
Types of sleep
disturbance Parasomnias : are a class of sleep disorders that cause abnormal -3
:movements and behaviors during sleep. They include
sleepwalking *
sleep talking *
groaning *
nightmares *
bedwetting *
teeth grinding or jaw clenching *
 .medical history _
:various tests, including _

Polysomnography (PSG): This is a lab sleep study that evaluates _1

oxygen levels, body movements, and brain waves, which is home
.sleep study (HST) is used to diagnose sleep apnea
Diagnosis
Electroencephalogram (EEG): This is a test that assesses _2
electrical activity in the brain and detects any potential problems.
.It’s part of a polysomnography

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT): This daytime napping study is _3

.used in conjunction with a PSG at night to help diagnose narcolepsy
 Treatment for sleep disorders differ depending on the type and
underlying cause. generally, includes a combination of medical
.treatments and lifestyle changes

Medical treatments
:might include any of the following

Treatment sleeping pills

melatonin supplements
allergy or cold medication
medications for any underlying health issues
breathing device or surgery (usually for sleep apnea)
a dental guard (usually for teeth grinding)
 Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle can improve your quality of sleep, especially with medical

:treatments. You may want to consider

increase the intake of vegetables and fish in the daily diet, and _
decrease sugar intake
Treatment reduce stress and anxiety by comfort _
drinking less water before bedtime _
.limiting caffeine intake _
decreasing tobacco and alcohol use _
eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime _
.maintaining a healthy weight _
 Sleep is necessary for survival and good health, but why sleep is 
needed and exactly how it benefits people are not fully
understood. One of sleep's benefits is its restorative effect on
people's ability to function normally during the daytime. Individual
requirements for sleep vary widely, usually from 6 to 10 hours
summary every day. Most people sleep at night. However, many people
must sleep during the day to accommodate work schedules—a
situation that can lead to sleep disorders. How long people sleep
and how rested they feel after waking can be influenced by many
factors and as me mentioned in this lecture
 https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/disorders#treatment
Reference
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