STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP DISORDERS
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being unable to fall asleep and stay asleep. This is the most common sleep disorder.
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problems with the sleep-wake cycle. They make you unable to sleep and wake at the right times.
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a breathing disorder in which you stop breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep
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a tingling or prickly sensation in your legs, along with a powerful urge to move them
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Detailed explanation-1: -Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming, irresistible urge to move the legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs. The sensation is often worse in the evening or at night.
Detailed explanation-2: -If nerve cells become damaged, the amount of dopamine in the brain is reduced, which causes muscle spasms and involuntary movements. Dopamine levels naturally fall towards the end of the day, which may explain why the symptoms of restless legs syndrome are often worse in the evening and during the night.
Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms of restless legs syndrome include: Leg (or arm) discomfort: These uncomfortable limb sensations are often described by adults as creeping, itching, pulling, crawling, tugging, throbbing, burning, or gnawing. These sensations usually occur at bedtime but can occur at other times of limb inactivity.
Detailed explanation-4: -If you have RLS, you should also see a doctor if you are: Losing sleep often. Feeling depressed or anxious. Having trouble concentrating.