Sleep Disorders Medical Reference
- Sleep Myths
How much do you know about sleep? Test your knowledge with this WebMD quiz.
- Where to Find a Sleep Specialist
Think you may need to see a sleep specialist? WebMD shows you where to find help.
- Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)
Sleepwalking can be caused by a number of factors. WebMD explains the basics.
- Narcolepsy Symptoms
WebMD provides an overview of narcolepsy, including symptoms and treatment.
- When to Seek Medical Care for Insomnia
WebMD explains the symptoms of insomnia that should prompt a call to your doctor.
- Night Terrors
Your child's night terrors are more common than you think. WebMD provides an overview of this sleep disorder, including symptoms and treatment.
- Narcolepsy Resources
WebMD offers a list of informational resources for people living with narcolepsy.
- Nightmares
Are nightmares disturbing your child and you in the process? Learn more about this common problem.
- Medications for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Learn about the medications used to treat REM sleep behavior disorder.
- Insomnia: Getting a Diagnosis
Are you having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night? Learn which tests your doctor will use to see if you have insomnia.
- Diagnosing Narcolepsy
A diagnosis of narcolepsy requires a few tests. WebMD explains what they are and how they are performed.
- Narcolepsy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects a person's sleep/wake cycle. Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this sleep disorder.
- When to Seek Medical Care for Insomnia
WebMD tells you when to see a doctor - or go to the hospital - if you have insomnia.
- Sleep Disorders: Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis): Overview, Causes, and Treatments
While bedwetting can be a symptom of an underlying disease, a large majority of children who wet the bed have no underlying disease that explains their bedwetting.
- Sleep Disorders: Circadian Rhythm Disorder
WebMD explains tests used to pinpoint sleep problems.
- Diagnosing Hypersomnia
Learn more from WebMD about hypersomnia, a condition that causes excessive drowsiness during the day.
- Sleep Disorders: Treatments for Narcolepsy
Learn more from WebMD about medications and lifestyle changes that help treat narcolepsy.
- Learn to Relax and Sleep Like a Baby
Sleep like a baby by practicing relaxation. WebMD tells you how.
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress and Insomnia
Progressive muscle relaxation helps control stress and anxiety – and could help you sleep. Learn how.
- Parasomnias
WebMD explains disruptive sleep disorders -- called parasomnias -- that range from night terrors to sleep paralysis to bedwetting.
- Tips to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better
These tips from WebMD may help you reduce stress so you can sleep better at night.
- Drug Treatments for Sleep Problems
Medications for sleep disorders are typically prescribed for short-term use. WebMD provides an overview of the drugs available for treatment of sleep problems.
- Drug- and Alcohol-Related Sleep Problems
WebMD looks at how the use of drugs -- illegal and legal -- and alcohol can lead to sleep problems.
- Causes of Sleep Problems
Sleep problems can be blamed on a variety of factors, including illness, emotional stress, pain, certain medications, the environment, and genetics. Learn more from WebMD.
- Sleep-Related Eating Disorders
Some people eat in their sleep. Others eat because they can't sleep. Learn more from WebMD about sleep-related eating disorders.
- Sleep Disorders Dictionary
WebMD offers a dictionary of sleep-related terms.
- Insomnia and CBT
How does cognitive behavioral therapy help insomnia? Find out how it’s done, who does it, and what to expect.
- Alternative Treatments for Sleep Disorders
WebMD explores alternative and complementary treatments for sleep disorders.
- Sleep and Aging
Half of all adults over the age of 65 have sleep problems. WebMD looks at how aging may affect sleep patterns.
- Sleep and Menopause
WebMD explains how menopause and symptoms of menopause like hot flashes can affect your sleep and what to do about it.
- Sleep Disorders and Clinical Trials
WebMD tells you how clinical trials are used to help develop treatments for sleep disorders and what it's like to participate.
- Sleep Disorders FAQ
WebMD answers some frequently asked questions about sleep and sleep disorders.
- Sleep, Travel, and Jet Lag
Travelling across time zones can mess with your body's clock. WebMD gives you tips on preventing jet lag and getting in sync with your new location.
- What Are REM and Non-REM Sleep?
WebMD explains the stages of sleep -- REM and non-REM -- and how age affects these cycles.
- Sleep Disorders Quiz
Take this quiz from WebMD to help determine if you have a sleep disorder.
- When to Call a Doctor About Sleep Disorders
WebMD explains the signs that you may need to seek a doctor's help for a sleep disorder.
- Sleep and Hypersomnia
WebMD looks at the condition called hypersomnia, characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Snoring
WebMD looks at the causes, treatments, and (sometimes serious) consequences of snoring.
- Understanding Insomnia -- Treatment
Learn about insomnia treatments from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Insomnia -- the Basics
Learn basic information on the causes of insomnia from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Insomnia -- Prevention
Learn about insomnia prevention from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Insomnia -- Symptoms
Learn about insomnia symptoms from the experts at WebMD.
- 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Sleep Disorders
WebMD provides a list of 10 questions to ask your doctor about sleep disorders.
- Understanding Sleep Problems -- The Basics
Learn more from WebMD about the types and causes of various sleep problems.
- Understanding Sleep Problems -- Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of various sleep disorders.
- Sleep Problems: Diagnosis and Treatments Explained
Get the basics from WebMD on detecting and treating sleep problems.
- Understanding Snoring -- Diagnosis and Treatment
Get the basics on snoring treatments from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Snoring -- Prevention
Learn more from WebMD on preventing snoring -- and getting a better night's sleep.
- Alternative Treatments for Insomnia
Alternative therapies for insomnia range from diet and exercise to mental conditioning and herbs. Learn more from WebMD about nondrug remedies for getting to sleep and staying asleep.
- Sleep Disorders: When Bedwetting Suggests a Problem
When bedwetting is accompanied by other symptoms, a medical or psychological problem may be to blame. WebMD explains.