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Sleep Conditions
| Almost everyone has experienced temporary sleep problems caused by stress, physical conditions or other factors. |
Sleep Apnea
A condition in which an obstruction of the airway pauses breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea is a serious medical problem that can lead to many life-threatening illnesses if not treated including high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.
Narcolepsy
A condition in which excessive daytime sleepiness occurs regardless of the amount of sleep a person received from the previous night. Narcoleptics can also suffer from other forms of sleep problems. They can experience sleep paralysis, terrifying dreams or hallucination just before falling asleep or upon awakening.
Insomnia
A condition in which the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is difficult. One of the most common sleep problems, insomnia can be caused by a wide variety of physical and/or psychological problems.
Periodic Leg Movement Syndrome
A condition during sleep that can be characterized by movements that are often violent and a person is rarely aware of their own nightly leg movements. Most people who suffer from this disorder complain of excessive daytime drowsiness and unrefreshing sleep.
Restless Leg Syndrome
A condition characterized by uncomfortable crawling sensations felt inside the person's legs when at rest. Often the person must get up and move around to obtain relief.
