numbers are approximated for Parkinson's or countless sclerosis (mayo-foundation). An comprehensive, nevertheless oftentimes misdiagnosed illness (fewer than 50, 000 are cognizant of their condition), narcolepsy can be delineated by chronic daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, nap paralysis, and hypanogic hallucinations (rare-disease). The last three of the tetrad of symptoms additionally transpire in non-narcoleptic individuals; nap episodes are the main determinant in diagnosis. Merely 20 to 25 percent
the inability to obtain an adequate amount of sleep. But often overlooked and potentially harmful is hypersomnia. Although we rarely identify it as a negative condition, many of us actually get too much sleep. Hypersomnia is defined as excessive daytime sleepiness and/or nighttime sleep. Humans sleep for an average of eight hours a night. Those with hypersomnia may find themselves sleeping for over ten hours at a time. (2) The most common symptoms are napping at inappropriate times, difficulty waking
Narcolepsy is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the main symptom and is present in 100% of patients with narcolepsy. Other primary symptoms of narcolepsy include: • loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), • distorted perceptions (hypnagogic hallucinations), and • inability to move or talk (sleep paralysis). Additional symptoms include disturbed nocturnal sleep and automatic behavior (patients carry out certain actions without conscious awareness). All
breathing are known as apneas. The word apnea means the absence of breath. An obstructive apnea episode is defined as the absence of airflow for at least 10 seconds. Sleep apnea is almost always associated with snoring, disturbed sleep, and daytime sleepiness. Usually, people with the condition do not know they have it. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the tissues in the upper airways come too close to each other temporarily blocking the flow of air. It is defined as five or more episodes of apnea
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that inhibits a person's ability to function normally in society. Narcolepsy causes a person to fall asleep, almost spontaneously, regardless of the situation they are in. The sufferer could be at school, work, or a grocery store, and suddenly experience an intense haze of drowsiness. Suddenly the sensation overcomes the narcoleptic, and they fall victim to sleep. Usually this sleep state lasts for only a few moments, with the narcoleptic waking almost as quickly as
According to Psychology textbook, by J. Noland and Saundra K. Ciccarelli, narcolepsy is defined as a sleep disorder in which a person falls immediately into REM sleep (a stage of sleep in which one’s eyes move rapidly under their eyelids and the person is typically experiencing a dream) during the day without warning. Narcolepsy affects one in every two thousand people and is known as a kind of “sleep seizure”. A person with narcolepsy, especially one that is experiencing strong emotions, may slip
is no cure for narcolepsy. B. Using the drugs Xyrem, Provigil, and Nuvigil. 1. Helps control cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness. C. Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and heavy meals. 1. Makes a person become tired and sleepier. D. Make a sleeping schedule. 1. Enhances sleep quality and allows a person to know when they are most sleepy. E. Schedule daytime naps that are 10-15 minutes in length. 1. Helps battle fatigue and tiredness. F. Establishing an exercise and
Narcolepsy Sleepiness, whether due to sleep apnea, heavy snoring, idiopathic hypersomnolence, narcolepsy or insomnia from any number of sleep-related disorders, threatens millions of Americans' health and economic security (1). Perhaps somewhat most concerning of these disorders are those that allow sleep without having any control over when it happens-idiopathic hypersomnolence and narcolepsy. The two are closely related in that both cause individuals to fall asleep without such control, yet
The Effects of Alcohol on Sleep Many people usually associate alcohol with sleep and sleepiness. However, the effects of alcohol on sleep are mostly negative ones, and these two things should not be interrelated at all. In order to understand how these two things are related, one must explore the depths of two different topics: alcohol and sleep. With this knowledge, one can begin to understand how alcohol and sleep are related and what effects alcohol has on sleep. Sleep is a very active process
regulation. There are several reasons and causes of daytime sleepiness which has a major impact on the actions and lives of people among ages. Insufficient sleep at night are cause of bad sleeping pattern. Reasons why students are not having enough
Anne Morell is a seventy-four year old female with a past medical history of hyperlidemia, hypertension, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus type 2, renal insufficiency, Charcot foot, and osteomosteomyeltits. Anne has a history of osteosarcoma treated in 1996 with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Anne also has a history of breast cancer, diagnosis in 2003 treated with radiation therapy. Anne past surgical history includes tonsillectomy in 1962, removal if osteosarcoma of left thigh
that affect an individual’s mental and physical function. Some of the effects of stimulant use include increased mental alertness, increased energy level, wakefulness, and feelings of intense excitement. Stimulants are often prescribed to reduce sleepiness, decrease appetite, and reduce restlessness. Stimulant medications are also used to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and depression. Some examples of legal stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, and
Sleepiness is a biological function that is defined as the increase in the tendency to sleep. Excessive sleepiness is the abnormal increase in the likelihood of dozing off, falling asleep or having sleep attacks at times when the sleep is not desired. Excessive sleepiness is a condition that is characterized by persistent sleepiness and regularly a lack of energy even during the day after outwardly adequate or prolonged nighttime sleep. This condition is referred to as hypersomnia. Hypersomnia interferes
Narcolepsy has often been often confused with depression and Epilepsy. There have been cases were Narcolepsy has been undiagnosed or mis-diagnosed because the most common and most time the only symptom a person may experience is excessive daytime sleepiness. Which daytime sleepiness can be an indicator of a lot of conditions. The more common of Narcolepsy symptoms are Cataplexy (loss of muscle control) most often triggered by crying or laughter. Hallucinations ar...
In our fast-paced world, who has time for sleep? From work to school, to social life, society is running on an empty tank. Lack of sleep over long periods of time can be extremely unhealthy. Although we tend to know the dangers associated with the lack of sleep, we continue. Insomnia and sleep deprivation are the two leading symptoms of the lack of sleep, and in the U.S. alone, are amongst the highest in the world. Without knowing, many just assume that the two are one in the same, but in truth
especially in high school and college students’ populations. “In recent surveys, nearly 75% of university students reported occasional sleep problems such as difficulty in falling asleep, sleep disturbances, delayed sleep phase syndrome and excessive daytime sleepiness” (Altun, Insaf, et al.). These sleep
Sleep Disorders Millions of people around the world suffer from a sleep disorder. Sleeping disorders affect over seventy-five percent of people in America. Sleep disorders can cause severe health problems in any person. Sleep is very important when trying to have good health, but sleep disorders cause many people to not get a sufficient amount of sleep. There are many types of sleep disorders such as, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, nightmares, and night terrors. Sleep disorders can cause people
evident during sleep, making it impossible for the sufferer to detect. More often than not, it is the bed partner that detects the symptoms. Other signs that manifested during daytime are either commonplace to cause alarm or associated with other diseases. One of the most blatant of these symptoms is the excessive daytime sleepiness or EDS. It is common for apnea patients to feel sleepy while doing daily activities. Severe cases of sleep apnea makes staying awake a challenge. Some patients would fall
INTRODUCTION This research plan focuses over the most likely effects of insomnia on the day to day life of a university student. Influential factors like lifestyle, physical health and psychological health, predicts the onset of insomnia into one’s life. These factors in turn disturb the equilibrium of life and helps in understanding insomniac affects on academic performance, social life and psychological well being of a university student. In doing so, one can determine the implication of the research
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