Reverse Sleep Disorder

Reverse Sleep Disorder

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Behavioral & Mental Health
Men's Health
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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMar 21, 2018

The topic Reverse Sleep Disorder you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder.

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  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder is a disruption in an individual’s internal body clock. These neurological disorders involve a cycle of being asleep and awake that is ‘out of sync’ (or out of step) with the day-night cycles
  • The condition can be caused by genetic transmission in an autosomal dominant fashion. Although, a lack of exposure to sunlight in the morning and excessive exposure to bright light in the evening are risk factors for developing Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
  • The signs and symptoms of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders are often characterized by the struggles to initiate sleep and remain in a restorative sleep. The disorder can impede one’s work and educational requirements and social needs
  • Following a physical examination and medical history evaluation, actigraphy is a means of diagnosing Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder by measuring the sleep-wake cycles via a motion sensing device, worn on the non-dominant wrist for a week. Untreated Circadian Rhythm Sleep disorder may cause strained social relationships and even fatigue-related motor vehicle accidents
  • Chronotherapy is a means of treating Circadian Rhythm Sleep disorder by initiating gradual behavioral changes that include shifting sleep time through either progressive delays or advancements in sleep time
  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder may be prevented by practicing healthy sleeping habits, avoiding constant (bright) lighting before bedtime, and by keeping away from caffeine (or coffee) 6-8 hours prior to sleeping
  • The prognosis for Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder is largely dependent on how long the disorder has been affecting the individual. However, in general, the prognosis is good with suitable treatment

There are multiple types of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, which include:

  • Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD): Inability to sleep until very late at night
  • Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (non-24): An individual’s length of day is longer than 24 hours such that sleep times become progressively later every day
  • Rapid Time Zone Change Syndrome: Being under excessive fatigue due to travel across various time zones

Please find comprehensive information on Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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