what are sleep-wake cycle disturbances?
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Sleep-wake disorders occur when the body's internal clock does not work properly or is out of sync with the surrounding environment. The Circadian System. The body has an internal timing system called the circadian system that regulates daily behavior and bodily functions through cycles called circadian rhythms.
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Consequences of Lack of REM Sleep Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to greater risk of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease and cancer. There has also been research to show that insufficient REM sleep may cause migraines.
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Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition. Complications can include: Daytime fatigue. The repeated awakenings associated with sleep apnea make normal, restorative sleep impossible, making severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability likely.
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What happens during REM sleep? Sleep involves five distinct phases, which the brain and body cycle through several times during the night. The first four phases involve a transition from shallow to deep sleep, while the fifth phase, REM sleep, involves heightened brain activity and vivid dreams.
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Night sweats and sleep disturbances Sleep disturbances in Lyme are common. Joint pain may wake you up at night. Your body temperature may fluctuate, and night sweats or chills can wake you. Your face and head may feel flushed.
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['Excessive daytime sleepiness. The primary symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. ... ', 'Hallucinations. Some patients with narcolepsy have vivid hallucinations at sleep onset. ... ', 'Sleep paralysis. ... ', 'Disturbed nighttime sleep. ... ', 'Memory problems. ... ', 'Sudden loss in muscle tone (cataplexy)']
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The most common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness are sleep deprivation, obstructive sleep apnea, and sedating medications. Other potential causes of excessive daytime sleepiness include certain medical and psychiatric conditions and sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy.
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Conclusions. Sleep disturbances are consistently associated with BPD symptoms, as are the daytime consequences of poor sleep. There may also be a synergistic effect where BPD symptoms are aggravated by poor sleep and lead to higher levels of functional impairment.
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They may be divided into the following 2 broad categories: Parasomnias – These are unusual experiences or behaviors that occur during sleep; they include sleep terror disorder and sleepwalking (which occur during stage 4 sleep) and nightmare disorder (which occurs during rapid eye movement [REM] sleep).
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['Excessive daytime sleepiness. People with narcolepsy fall asleep without warning, anywhere, anytime. ... ', 'Sudden loss of muscle tone. ... ', 'Sleep paralysis. ... ', 'Changes in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. ... ', 'Hallucinations.']
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['Disruptions in circadian rhythm – jet lag, job shift changes, high altitudes, environmental noise, extreme heat or cold.', 'Psychological issues – bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, or psychotic disorders.']
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We have extensive experience of the diagnosis and full range of treatments of neurological sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, nocturnal seizures, periodic limb movements of sleep, non-REM and REM-parasomnias, and in the differential diagnosis of nocturnal or sleep related paroxysmal attacks.
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Your sleep needs can also be affected by health and lifestyle factors such as pregnancy, illness, aging, sleep deprivation, or sleep quality. Too much or too little sleep can lead to different issues, including: trouble with alertness.
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Increased isolation and decreased desire to interact with other people. Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling and staying asleep, difficulty waking up, excessive sleep) Increased irritability, anger, and mood swings. “Racing” thoughts that seem difficult to stop.
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['Worsening sleep apnea — a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.', 'Causing acne or other skin reactions.', 'Stimulating noncancerous growth of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and growth of existing prostate cancer.']
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An ongoing lack of sleep has been closely associated with hypertension, heart attacks and strokes, obesity, diabetes, depression and anxiety, decreased brain function, memory loss, weakened immune system, lower fertility rates and psychiatric disorders.
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['Snoring.', 'Breathing pauses during sleep.', 'Difficulty falling asleep.', 'Problems with sleeping through the night.', 'Difficulty staying awake during the day.', 'Unexplained decrease in daytime performance.']