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Sleep Apnea And Insomnia ExplainedWhat Is The Cause Of Sleep Apnea And Insomnia? Sleep apnea and insomnia both indicate a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder is primarily a disruption in your normal sleeping habits. Sleep apnea and insomnia can include having a problem falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, falling asleep at any time of the day, over-sleeping once you do get to sleep and many other issues. The four categories of sleep disorders are: insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep disruptive disorders, and general sleep pattern. Some sleep disorder symptoms include:
Now let's take a look at the relationship between sleep apnea and insomnia. Sleep apnea is a much more common health problem than most people realize. With this serious sleep disorder your breathing will stop while you are sleeping for ten seconds or more and as much as three hundred times during the night. Sleep apnea can be put into 2 different categories:
Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea may include: a restless sleep, heavy constant snoring, gasps for air, falling asleep at work, watching T.V. or driving, headaches after waking up, lack of energy, problems being able to concentrate, and mood swings. If you snore a lot there's a good chance you suffer from sleep apnea. Snoring is referred to a loud breathing sound that happens when you are sleeping. The reason you snore is because for some reason airways are blocked or something is causing them to vibrate. There can be many reasons why you snore, such as:
Sleep apnea causes are for the most part not completely understood. To see if you have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea your doctor will first make a diagnosis then refer you on to a sleep specialist. A physical exam of your airways will be conducted along with other tests such as a sleep test to determine what type of sleep disorder you have, if any. There are many different things that can be monitored during a sleep test, including:
Sleep test are performed in a quiet room where technicians can put electrodes on your head, face, body and legs to monitor you through an entire night of sleep or restlessness. After you have been properly diagnosed your doctor may suggest a few different insomnia or sleep apnea treatments such as drugs, therapy, or even surgery.
If you do suffer from sleep apnea and insomnia don't rely on medication to take care of the problem. There are many more natural methods that you can use in order to get proper sleep. Medication may be good for short-term results but for long-term health a more natural method is suggested. Some sleep apnea and insomnia medication becomes ineffective after only a few days of use. If you have severe sleep apnea your doctor may suggest a device called a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). When you sleep you wear a mask that fits over your mouth and nose. The mask is joined onto an air compressor that helps to keep your airway open properly. Sleep apnea treatments such as using relaxation techniques, following a proper diet and exercising may be able to help your sleep apnea and insomnia.
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