Sleep problems differ in how severe they are and in their specific features1 For example how long you sleep or are awake how deeply you sleep and how you fall asleep are all related to certain sleep problems
In the past healthcare providers focused on sleep deprivationnot getting enough sleep also called insufficient sleepas a main type of sleep problem But research has shown that sleep deficiency a concept that describes a group of sleep problems is actually a more accurate way to talk about sleep problems
Sleep deficiency is a term that describes several different sleep issues including
Not getting enough sleep sleep deprivation or insufficient sleep
Sleeping at the wrong time of day not in sync with your bodys natural clock
Not sleeping well or not spending enough time in certain stages of sleep
Having a sleep disorder
Sleep deficiency is associated with a number of health and other problems ranging from feeling tired to chronic health conditions
Sleep disorders are a group of more than 70 major sleep problems with symptoms that can include inappropriate sleep severe sleep deprivation and periods of stopped breathing People with sleep disorders usually benefit from treatments and monitoring from a healthcare provider
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute NHLBIwhich leads sleep disorder research at NIHoffers in depth information about many sleep disorders including
Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
Narcolepsy
If you feel that your sleep problems are serious ones talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study at Alaska Sleep Clinic in Anchorage Fairbanks Soldotna and Wasilla
Alaska Sleep Clinic is the most comprehensive multi lab sleep clinic in Alaska and has the most experience in Telemedicine having offered it to own providers and patients for years now
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