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Sleep Disorder Causes

 

Some of the problems that can affect sleep and be the sleep disorder cause:

Changes in life style, such as shift work change (SWC), can contribute to sleep disorder cause

Back pain


Chronic pain


Sciatica


Neck problems


Environmental noise


Incontinence


Babies that wake frequently


Various drugs - Many drugs can affect the ratio of the various stages of sleep, thus affecting the overall quality of sleep. Poor sleep can lead to accumulation of Sleep debt.


Endocrine imbalance mainly related with Cortisol but not limited to this hormone.


Chrobiological disorders, mainly Circadian rhythm disorders


A sleep diary can be used to help diagnose, and measure improvements in sleep disorders. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is another useful diagnostic tool.

According to one of the sleep specialist doctors at the Stanford University Sleep Center, anyone who snores and has daytime drowsiness should be evaluated for sleep disorders.

Any time back pain or another form of chronic pain is present, both the pain and the sleep problems should be treated simultaneously, as pain can lead to sleep problems and vice versa.

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