Sleep disorders can have a significant impact on a person’s overall health and quality of life. Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to a number of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Experts say that treatment for sleep disorders usually involves lifestyle changes, medication, and/or therapy.
Dr. Satyanarayana Mysore, HOD & Consultant – Pulmonology, Lung Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, said, “Bangalore is almost like a city that never sleeps and is known for professionals, where a swathe of IT professionals metropolitan, urban, and industrial characteristics of the city, Bangaloreans, whether permanent residents or temporary migrants, all experience upper airway obstruction syndrome, sleep apnea, circadian sleep rhythm disorder, and other sleep disorders that are observed across a geographic range. Increased light exposure is associated with a large number of sleep problems, including insomnia, sleep-onset insomnia, and disruption of normal sleep and wake timing.”
“There is a need to carefully consider raising awareness of these sleep disorders and adopting good sleep habits such as avoiding light-emitting devices (smartphones, laptops, tablet devices and television) before bedtime, limiting coffee after noon, and adopting What is urgently needed is good sleep hygiene such as dark rooms and a comfortable bed for good sleep with less noise or disturbance,” said Dr Satyanarayana Mysore.
Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal, Senior Consultant – Pulmonology, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, explains that the most common problem today is lack of sleep, which then leads to poor quality of sleep. People don’t get enough sleep; The average amount of sleep needed for restorative sleep is about eight hours. “For various reasons, lack of sleep makes us tired and not refreshed, which later leads to many health problems,” he said.
Using blue light devices such as phones and pads, consuming alcohol or smoking before bedtime can hinder sleep onset and reduce sleep quality. Shift work and varying sleep times can lead to disrupted sleep, further interfering with sleep quality, he explained.
“The cumulative effect of these behaviors and the added stress of modern lifestyles can lead to difficulty sleeping – insomnia. Lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, depression, metabolic syndrome, prescriptions to name a few. It’s simple – get at least 8 hours of sleep, try to use devices before bedtime and avoid coffee, tea, and smoking at the end of your day, exercise before bedtime, and keep a regular sleep schedule. These simple steps lead to better sleep health and better quality of life,” explained Dr. Vivek Anand Padegal.
Dr Damodar Bidhani, Clinical Director & HOD, Pulmonology, Care Hospitals, Bhubaneswar explains that sleep disorders are a group of conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns, making it difficult for a person to fall asleep, stay asleep or wake up feeling rested. Impairment in ability to do so. “Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, which is caused by a physical blockage of the airway, central sleep apnea is caused by a failure of the brain to send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing during sleep. This results in interrupted breathing. duration. And can cause daytime fatigue and other health problems,” he said.
Dr. Damodar Bidhani said, “Circadian rhythm disorder is a condition that disrupts the normal sleep-wake cycle, which is regulated by the body’s internal clock. The body’s internal clock is a complex system that is regulated by light exposure, hormones and levels, and temperature. When the body’s internal clock is disrupted, it can lead to a number of sleep-related problems, including difficulty falling asleep or staying awake, excessive daytime sleepiness, and These include changes in appetite and mood.
He further explained, “Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, and other symptoms that can significantly affect a person’s daily life. Narcolepsy affects approximately 1 in 2,000 people. affects and is usually diagnosed in adolescence or young adulthood.” Dr. Bindani said, “The primary symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness, which can cause a person to feel tired and drowsy throughout the day, regardless of how much sleep they get at night. This makes it difficult to concentrate, work, and perform tasks. May be difficult to do. Complete daily activities.”