There are countless types of sleeping disorders. It’s tempting to shrug them off or to accept them as inevitable, but treatment could greatly improve your quality of life and health. If you think you’re suffering from sleep disorders and live in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, or nearby, contact the Florida Sleep Specialists. Dr. Jeremy McConnell has helped countless people improve their quality of sleep and address various sleep-related issues.

The Major Categories of Sleep Disorders and How They’re Treated

 We’ve outlined some of the most common conditions below. By and large, the risk of acute injuries and death is low with these disorders, but they can disrupt your education, career, personal life, and more. Of course, if you fall asleep behind the wheel or experience something similar, the consequences can be grave for you and others.

Sleep Insomnia Disorders

 People who suffer from this condition have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. Perhaps everyone suffers a poor night’s sleep from time to time, but folks with insomnia experience sleep challenges on a chronic basis. This could lower educational attainment, career prospects, and much more. If you’re left irritable, it could cause a lot of problems at home as well.

Certain medications can help you fall and stay asleep. Lifestyle changes, such as getting lots of exercise, can also help.  If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders and live near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, it's time to work with Dr. McConnell at the Florida Sleep Specialists

Breathing Related Sleep Disorders

 Sleep apnea, which can result in chronic snoring and reduced oxygen flow to the brain, affects nearly 4o million people in the United States, according to the National Council on Aging. This can lower not just the patient’s quality of sleep, but also that of loved ones disturbed by the chronic snoring.

Some medications will help with sleep apnea and its symptoms, such as poor energy levels during the day. CPAP machines, meanwhile, can keep airways open. Changing your sleeping position, mattress, pillow, and other things could also help.

Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

 People suffering from these conditions often suffer excessive daytime sleepiness that isn’t simply caused by a poor night’s rest. Narcolepsy is perhaps the most well-known condition in this group. Medications can reduce the risks of suddenly falling asleep. They can also help you maintain focus and energy levels.

The above disorders are only a small sampling of sleeping conditions. If you think sleep disorders are impacting your life and you live near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, get in touch with Dr. McConnell at the Florida Sleep Specialists. Contact us at the numbers below.

Bradenton: 941 792 8383
Sarasota: 941 827 0701