Sleep plays significant health and physical roles in the body because it is linked to the humoral responses. As such, the quality of sleep acts as an indicator of one’s optimal health and physical well-being. However, the quality of sleep is usually interfered with by sleep disorders. Sleep disorders interrupt sleep by causing sleep disturbances. The most common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and circadian rhythm problems.
Due to the biological mechanisms involved in sleep disorders, this paper will discuss sleep disorders and explain the role of hormones in sleep deprivation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Common Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia
- Sleep Apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Circadian Rhythms-associated Disorders
- Endocrine System and Sleep Disorders
- Thyroid Hormone
- Cortisol
- Melatonin
- Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sleep disorders and explain the role of hormones in sleep deprivation. It focuses on the biological mechanisms involved in sleep disorders and explores the impact of hormonal imbalances on sleep patterns.
- Common types of sleep disorders: insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders.
- The influence of the endocrine system on sleep disorders, particularly the roles of thyroid hormone, cortisol, and melatonin.
- The impact of sleep deprivation on various aspects of health and well-being.
- The biological mechanisms underlying sleep disorders and their relationship to hormonal imbalances.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction discusses the importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being and explores the consequences of sleep deprivation. It highlights sleep as a biological indicator of health and introduces the concept of sleep disorders as disruptions in sleep patterns.
The chapter on Common Sleep Disorders presents a detailed overview of five prevalent sleep disorders: insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders. Each disorder is described in terms of its characteristics, symptoms, causes, and potential consequences.
The chapter on Endocrine System and Sleep Disorders explores the role of hormones in sleep deprivation. It delves into the specific functions of thyroid hormone, cortisol, and melatonin in regulating sleep and the impact of hormonal imbalances on sleep patterns.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include sleep disorders, insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, endocrine system, hormones, thyroid hormone, cortisol, melatonin, sleep deprivation, and biological mechanisms.
- Quote paper
- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2017, Sleep Disorders. A short Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/383553
