How to Diagnose Sleep Disorders

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Sleep disorders affect people throughout the world. In some cases they can become hazardous or extremely harmful if not treated properly. Learn more about sleep disorders and how to treat them from our medical expert in this free video series.

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Causes and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a trivial condition, which makes it difficult to assess and treat. Learn more about restless leg syndrome and treatment methods from our medical expert in this free video.

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Causes of Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a malfunction of the hypothalamus, which is thought to control and regulate sleep patterns. Learn more about narcolepsy and its causes from our medical expert in this free video clip.

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Drowsy Driving
Driving while drowsy can be just as bad if not worse than drunk driving. Learn more about sleep deprived driving from our medical expert in this free video.

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Insomnia
Insomnia is literally translated in Greek as a lack of sleep. This sleep disorder effects people all throughout the world. Learn more about insomnia from our medical expert in this free video.

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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a malfunction of the sleep center part of the brain and can cause fatigue. Learn more about narcolepsy and what it does from our medical expert in this free video clip.

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Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy treatments can fluctuate due to variations in individual symptoms. Learn more about narcolepsy and treatment options from our medical expert in this free video.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air can be a good sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep apnea and why it occurs from our medical expert in this free video.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complications
Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious complications if it's not addressed properly. Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea from our medical expert in this free video.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea can be very difficult for an individual's well-being if it's not treated properly. Learn some tips for assessing and treating obstructive sleep apnea from our medical expert in this free video.

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Parasomnias
Parasomnias are dissociated sleep disorders that fall in between wakefulness and sleep. Learn more about parasomnias from our medical expert in this free video.

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Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a sensation induced by an immobilization of the legs. Learn more about restless leg syndrome and what you can do about it from our medical expert in this free video.

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
It's important to rule out secondary causes of insomnia for they might interfere with proper treatment and diagnoses. Learn more about insomnia and sleep disorders from our medical expert in this free video.

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Selecting a Sleep Disorder Doctor
It's important to consult a doctor when examining the possibility of a having a hazardous sleep disorder. Learn more about selecting a sleep disorder doctor from our medical expert in this free video.

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Sleep Walking
There are a lot of misguided perceptions about what sleep walkers look like and how to help them. Learn more about sleep walking and how to help someone who sleep walks from our medical expert in this free video.

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Transient Insomnia
Transient insomnia can develop due to depression or stress from our daily lives. Learn more about transient insomnia from our medical expert in this free video.

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What are Sleep Disorders?
Wondering if you're getting the proper amount of sleep each night? Learn about sleep and possible sleep disorders from our medical expert in this free video.

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Summary: Sleep is a very important part of everyone's day. Commonly described as a sleep pattern, people have developed interesting ways of disrupting this resting routine in a variety of ways. Unwillingly deciding to take cat naps, waking in the middle of the night to move our legs and even walking aimlessly are just a few of the methods man has invoked as an answer to weariness. This eight hour daily regiment plagues our weekends and Sunday afternoons with disorders and activity for no apparent reason but to encourage the necessity of more sleep. Of course sleep disorders may find their end in time, but until then people should look towards treatment and proper diagnosis, so as to regain our rudimentary passion for rest.

In this free video series our medical expert Taylor Smith will address several interesting components of sleep disorders. You'll learn about obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and even insomnia. Taylor will thoroughly introduce both the causes and treatments to these ailments as well as some common misconceptions about sleep disorders. You'll learn about your sleep patterns and whether or not you should seek medical attention or guidance. Watch this video series and put your bad sleeping habits to rest.

About the Expert

Expert: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant. In addition to the standard training needed for this credential and the experience that comes from working in the health care field, she also has supplemental training in nutrition, alternative therapies, meditation for mood modulation, and the particulars of ADHD in both adult and pediatric populations. ADHD is a particular topic of interest due to having the disorder herself. The bulk of her CMA work has been done in Sleep Disorders, with occasional forays into Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She made the shift into health care after 10 years of classical ballet training, a passion which she still pursues. She also has experience and training in improvisational comedy and team-building skills.