{"id":1343,"date":"2021-10-22T12:40:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T17:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2021-12-17T00:26:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T06:26:28","slug":"signs-to-talk-to-a-doctor-about-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/signs-to-talk-to-a-doctor-about-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs to Talk to a Doctor About Your Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting enough restful sleep is essential for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. According to the CDC, adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Below are the signs you\u2019re not getting enough good quality sleep and should see a <a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sleep doctor<\/a> for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have Trouble Falling or Staying Asleep&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-sleeping-pillow-sleep-disorders-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"Man holding a pillow while sleeping in bed.\" class=\"wp-image-1345\" width=\"283\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-sleeping-pillow-sleep-disorders-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-sleeping-pillow-sleep-disorders-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-sleeping-pillow-sleep-disorders-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/man-sleeping-pillow-sleep-disorders.jpeg 1880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If it takes you more than about 20-30 minutes to fall asleep or to get back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night, this is a sign of a sleep disorder known as insomnia. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other signs you\u2019re experiencing insomnia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Decreased energy<\/li><li>Concentration problems<\/li><li>Mood problems<\/li><li>Headache.<\/li><li>Upset stomach<\/li><li>Feeling generally unwell<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms that occur at least three times per week and persist for three months or longer constitute chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia is treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and sometimes medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Snore a Lot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/sleep\/snoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snoring<\/a> is common, and on its own it\u2019s not harmful. But it can be the sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. This condition is caused by the soft tissues in the mouth and throat collapsing into the airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other signs of sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Gasping or choking sounds during sleep.<\/li><li>Dry mouth\/sore throat.<\/li><li>Morning headache.<\/li><li>Excessive daytime sleepiness.<\/li><li>Trouble concentrating.<\/li><li>Mood changes.<\/li><li>High blood pressure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstructive sleep apnea is treated with lifestyle changes, oral appliances, continuous positive airway pressure and surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Experience Excessive Daytime Sleepiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive daytime sleepiness can lead to lots of trips to <a href=\"https:\/\/brewnbake.com\/\">Br<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/brewnbake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ew n Bake<\/a> and is associated with many sleep disorders, including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. It\u2019s also connected to narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that causes you to become extremely tired or fall asleep suddenly throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone).<\/li><li>Sleep paralysis.<\/li><li>Changes in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.<\/li><li>Hallucinations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcolepsy is typically treated with medications such as stimulants, SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants and sodium oxybate. For more information about the signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/journal.chestnet.org\/article\/S0012-3692(15)52407-0\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common sleep disorders<\/a> or to schedule an appointment with a sleep expert, call Lake Jackson ENT &#038; Med Spa today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakejacksonent.com\/how-sleep-apnea-and-lung-problems-overlap\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Sleep Apnea and Lung Problems Overlap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting enough restful sleep is essential for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. According to the CDC, adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Below are the signs you\u2019re not getting enough good quality sleep and should see a sleep doctor for treatment. 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