What is a sleeping disorder
What is a sleeping disorder Sleep disorders are divided into three main groups: Dyssomnias: insomnia psychological origin (inability to sleep at night), altitude insomnia, insomnia from external (extrinsic), sleep disorders related to alcohol or drugs, narcolepsy. Insomnia is a common complaint in the elderly over 60 years. We distinguish insomnia from the beginning of sleep, insomnia and sleep maintenance and insomnia wake up early. Temporary insomnia can last up to 3 weeks beyond, we speak of chronic insomnia; Parasomnias are sleep disorders associated with nocturnal awakenings but without major disruption of sleep or impaired alertness during the day. It is mainly seen in children but may persist in adults are of a pathological nature. Parasomnias include sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep disorders associated with sleep, nocturnal bruxism and nocturnal enuresis (urinary incontinence during the night); Sleep d...