sleep disorders

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  • Created on: 06-11-17 14:46
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  • sleep disorders
    • narcolepsy
      • symptons
        • excessive day time sleepiness
        • hallucinations
        • cataplexy
          • experience loss of muscle
        • sleep paralaysis and abnormal rem sleep
      • explanation
        • brain chemicals (hypocretin, orexin) can be missing or damaged
        • genes
          • 10 percent of people with narcolepsy have other members of the family who also suffer
        • stress and trauma can affect it
    • insomnia
      • symptons
        • difficulty falling asleeep
        • waking up a lot during the night
        • frequently lying awake
        • not feeling refreshed on waking
        • finding it hard to fall asleep
      • explanation
        • lifestyles that include a .lot of jetlag
        • health conditions / depression heart problems
        • medication, food and drink can affectsleep patterns

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