Sleep Disorders - Common Types

If you have problems falling and staying asleep, or you wake up each day and still feel tired and fatigued, you may have a sleeping problem. There are several types of common sleep disorders. Read this list of sleeping problems.

A sleep disorder is a type of medical condition that interferes with restful sleep. Some disorders can be simple and some can lead to other serious health conditions. A disruption to a good night's sleep can be caused by many different factors. Only your doctor or healthcare professional can determine your health condition. See your doctor for information and a complete list of these conditions.

List of Common Sleep Disorders:

• Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
• Snoring (See snoring causes)
• Sleep Apnea
• Insomnia
• Hypopnea syndrome
• Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)
• Somniphobia
• REM behavior disorder (RBD) 'rapid eye movement'
• Parasomnias
• Narcolepsy
• Bruxism
• Sleep paralysis
• Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)
• Nocturia
• Sleepwalking
• Cataplexy
• Night terror

Video: Some sleep disorders, of which there are about 80 different types, may cause health conditions. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that over 40 million Americans have sleep disorder issues.



This is a summary and not a complete list of the different types of sleeping problems, conditions or disorders that may exist. See your healthcare provider for a complete list of types, causes and symptoms.

Also see:
• Breathe Right nasal strips www.breatheright.com  
• Snoring causes    
• List of breathing diseases  

Resources:
• Sleep disorders: www.medicinenet.com/sleep/focus.htm    
• www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sleepdisorders.html