Other Sleep Disorders
Insomnia
Insomnia is characterised by finding it difficult to go to sleep and/or remain asleep. This occurs even when the person has enough time to sleep. Insomnia should be treated by a sleep physician.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes people feel excessively tired during the day despite getting an adequate amount of sleep. This can lead to an irrepressible urge to sleep, culminating in “sleep attacks” that typically last for a few minutes. These sleep attacks and other symptoms of narcolepsy are caused by disruptions in the brain’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. People suffering from Narcolepsy need to see a trained sleep physician for treatment.
Restless Leg Syndrome
People with restless leg syndrome (RLS) experience tingling or crawling sensations that create an irresistible urge to move their legs. The sensations and urge to move tend to get worse when sitting or lying down, making it difficult to sleep.
Restless legssyndrome treatment aims to reduce discomfort from symptoms and improve sleep quality. RLS symptoms can be significantly improved through a combination of lifestyle changes, vitamin and mineral supplements, medical devices, and medication.
Parasomnias
Parasomnias are a group of unusual sleep behaviours that can occur before falling asleep, during sleep, or in the transition between sleep and wakefulness. Parasomnias are most common in children, but they affect adults as well. They include sleepwalking, bedwetting, night terrors, and more unique ones like exploding head syndrome.
Shift Work Disorder
Shift work disorder is categorized as a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. This class of medical conditions is characterized by a misalignment between the body and the circadian rhythms that regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Sleep disorders other than Bruxism and OSA, should be treated by a sleep physician