Need to know: What Are Circadian Rhythm Disorders? An Overview.

Need to know: What Are Circadian Rhythm Disorders?

An Overview.

Circadian rhythm disorders, also known as sleep-wake cycle disorders, are problems that occur when the body's internal clock, which tells when it's time to sleep or wake, is out of sync with the environment.

This internal clock, called a circadian clock, cycles about every 24 hours.
These repeating 24-hour cycles are called the circadian rhythm.

When this sleep-wake cycle is out of sync with the environment, one may have difficulty sleeping, and the quality of the sleep may be poor.

Disruptions of sleep-wake cycle that interfere with daily activities may mean that one has a circadian rhythm disorder.

One may have several symptoms such as extreme daytime sleepiness, decreased alertness and others.

To diagnose a circadian rhythm disorder, a sleep study and some other diagnostic tests may be necessary.

The treatment plan will depend on the type and cause of one's circadian rhythm disorder.

If left untreated, circadian rhythm disorders may increase the risk of certain health problems or lead to workplace and road accidents.

Thus, an effort has been made in this Booklet to precisely describe Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for the Busy and Enthusiastic Medicos at one Click!

Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)

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