Confusional Arousals – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

In confusional arousals, one wakes up and is either completely unresponsive or aggressive. This condition is common in children and young adults up to age 35, and can coexist with some sleep disorders like sleep walking or night terrors. In this article, we share the causes, symptoms and best treatment for confusional arousals.

Kleine Levin Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Kleine Levin syndrome (KLS) is a neurological condition and sleep disorder where one has severe excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), accompanied by sudden and pronounced changes in behavior. KLS is most common in adolescent and young adult males. In this article, we discuss the causes, symptoms, and best treatment for Kleine Levin syndrome.

Idiopathic Hypersomnia – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

In idiopathic hypersomnia, one awakens tired and unrefreshed, with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), even after a full 9 to 10 hours of sleep. This condition is related to narcolepsy and Kleine Levin syndrome and affects one’s ability to study, work, and socialize. Here, we explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia.

Exploding Head Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) causes one to hear extremely loud explosive sounds, just as they are about to either sleep at night or wake up in the morning. It’s more common in women and can accompany other conditions like sleep paralysis. Here, we learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for exploding head syndrome.

Narcolepsy – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Narcolepsy renders one’s brain unable to maintain regular sleep-wake cycles, therefore bringing about “sleep attacks” that can strike at any time of day. Narcolepsy can be accompanied by cataplexy, or the loss of both muscle tone and control, causing its patient to collapse into sleep. This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and best treatment for narcolepsy.

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) is an umbrella term for any sleep disorder that features disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle. These sleep-wake cycle abnormalities may originate from internal or external stimuli, and can coexist with anxiety, depression, and other sleep disorders. Here, we share the causes, symptoms, and most effective treatment for circadian rhythm sleep disorder.

Sleep Related Eating Disorder – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

In sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), one has episodes of out-of-control eating and drinking, all while remaining in deep sleep. This sleep disorder can coexist with other pre-existing psychological or physiological conditions like narcolepsy, sleep walking, and eating disorders. This article tackles the causes, symptoms, and most effective treatment options for sleep-related eating disorder.

Adult Bed-wetting – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Adult bed-wetting or nocturnal enuresis is a rare condition that causes one to involuntarily pee in bed while asleep. It can occur alongside pre-existing psychological and physiological conditions like anxiety, stress disorder, hormonal imbalance, or urinary tract infection (UTI). Here, we list the likely causes, symptoms, and best treatment methods for adult bed-wetting.

Teeth Grinding or Sleep Bruxism – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Nocturnal teeth grinding or bruxism is the jaw clenching, tooth grinding one engages in while asleep. It can coexist with other sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea and night terrors, and brings about severe dental damage when left unchecked. This article tackles the main causes, symptoms, and treatment options for nocturnal teeth grinding.

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