Sleep Disorder
A sleep disorder is a medical condition that disrupts normal sleep patterns, leading to difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, or maintaining a regular sleep schedule. Common types of sleep disorders include:
1. Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
2. Sleep Apnea: Interrupted breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality.
3. Narcolepsy: Sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day.
4. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): An uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations, which disrupts sleep.
5. Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Misalignment of the internal body clock with the external environment, leading to sleep timing issues, such as in shift work disorder.
These disorders can result in excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and mood disturbances, and they often require specific medical or behavioral interventions to manage.