Many people struggle with getting a good night’s sleep from time to time. However, if you are experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep, or other irregular sleep habits regularly, these may be signs that you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Since there are many different types of sleep disorders that affect people differently, it is important to see a sleep specialist, such as Dr. Jeremy McConnell of Florida Sleep Specialists, with locations in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, to discuss symptoms and treatments specific to you.
Types of Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder is a medical condition that affects not only your quality of sleep but also your overall health and safety. Good quality of life is dependent on a good night’s sleep. Some of the more common sleep disorders involve problems with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycles, irregular breathing or movement during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, or general difficulty falling or staying asleep.
If it takes you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night, this could be a sign of insomnia, which is both a symptom of sleep disorders and a sleep disorder itself. Not feeling well-rested, excessive daytime sleepiness and irritability are all symptoms associated with conditions such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Sleep apnea also involves difficulty breathing or irregular breathing patterns while sleeping, which may present as loud snoring. Narcolepsy is associated with falling asleep suddenly at inappropriate times, such as while driving. Excessive movement while sleeping or having an unpleasant feeling in your legs affecting your ability to fall asleep may be signs of restless legs syndrome (RLS).
With the help of a sleep specialist, each of these sleep disorders can be treated to relieve your symptoms or in some cases may even be cured to improve the quality of your sleep and daily activities.
Where To Seek Help
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms related to sleep disorders, it may be time to see Dr. McConnell of Florida Sleep Specialists for help. With locations in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, it has never been a better time to take back your life by improving your sleep! Give us a call today at (941) 792-8383 for our Bradenton location, or (941) 827-0701 for our Sarasota location.
