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Sleep disorder symptoms

Written by: David Castillo on July 16th, 2010

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You wake up to the alarm clock only to spend an extra 10 minutes in bed. Then you reluctantly drag yourself to the breakfast table to have your fix of coffee—the first of many for the day.

While this may sound like a typical morning, they are also symptoms of a sleep disorder.

A good night’s sleep is essential for health and well-being. Most people underestimate the value of a 6-8 hour night’s sleep.

Some common sleep disorder symptoms include: loud snoring, gasping for breath while sleeping, sweating during night, morning headaches, and excessive drowsiness during daytime.

Here are the most common disorders in the list:

Sleep Apnea – This sleep disorder is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep and loud snoring. It is often linked to high-blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and daytime drowsiness.

Narcolepsy – Uncontrollable daytime drowsiness. It is linked to uncontrollable muscle weakness whenever the sufferer is angry or scared.

Insomnia – This is indicated by difficulty in sleeping throughout the night. It is triggered by stress, depression, sleep apnea, neurological disorders, and other medical conditions.

If a sleep disorder is undiagnosed, the condition can worsen over time and lead to life-threatening problems.

If you are experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms, have yourself checked at your nearest sleep center.