Insomnia Center - Fremont, CA
Fremont Sleep Specialist Doctors for InsomniaType of Physician: Sleep Specialist What is a Sleep Specialist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are trained in the diagnosis and management of clinical conditions that occur during sleep, that disturb sleep, or that are affected by dis Specialty: Sleep Medicine Common Name: Sleep Medicine Sleep Specialist Doctors in Fremont *![]() Man K Leung MD ![]() Robert C Ang MD ![]() Redwood Pulmonary Medical Associates ![]() Redwood Pulmonary Medical Associates ![]() Respiratory Medical Group ![]() San Francisco Critical Care Medical Group Inc ![]() UCSF Rheumatology ![]() Sutter Neuroscience Medical Group - Sutter Cancer Center ![]() Vu Tran MD ![]() Lydia M Wytrzes MD ![]() Pulmonary Medicine ![]() NorthBay Sleep Medicine Institute ![]() Pulmonary Medicine Associates Carmichael Fremont, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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InsomniaWhat is insomnia?Insomnia is defined as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both, despite adequate opportunity and time to sleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning. Insomnia may be due to poor quality or quantity of sleep. Insomnia is very common and occurs in 30% to 50% of the general population. Approximately 10% of the population may suffer from chronic (long-standing) insomnia. Insomnia affects people of all ages including children, although it is more common in adults and its frequency increases with age. In general, women are affected more frequently than men. Insomnia may be divided into three classes based on the duration of symptoms.
Insomnia can also be classified based on the underlying reasons for insomnia such as sleep hygiene, medical conditions, sleep disorders, stress factors, and so on. It is important to make a distinction between insomnia and other similar terminology; short duration sleep and sleep deprivation.
What causes insomnia?Insomnia may have many causes and, as described earlier, it can be classified based upon the underlying cause. Situational and stress factors leading... Recommended Reading Related to InsomniaPeriodic Limb Movement Disorder » Introduction to PLMDPeriodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a sleep disorder characterized by rhythmic movements of the limbs during sleep. The movements typically involve the legs, but upper extremity movements may also occur. Movements occur periodically throughout the night and can fluctuate in severity from one night to the next. They tend to cluster in episodes that last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. These movements are very different from the normal spasms, called hypnic myoclonia, that we often experience initially while trying to fall asleep.
What Causes PLMD?The causes of PLMD are unknown. However recent research has shown that people with a variety of medical problems, including Parkinson's disease and narcolepsy, may have frequent periodic limb movements in sleep. PLMD may be caused by medications, most notably, antidepressants.
What Are the Symptoms of PLMD?Symp... Other Related Insomnia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Fremont
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