Dr. Rana Patir is the best neurosurgeon in Gurgaon, who is currently associated as Head and Director at the Department of Neurosurgery Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. He is well versed in all kinds of brain surgeries like brain tumors, deep brain stimulation, meningioma, and brain stem tumor. Serving people for the last 25 years, he has performed over 10,000 neurological procedures. His expertise lies in Epilepsy Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuromodulation, Minimal Invasive Brain & Spine Surgeries which include Fusion and Fixation, Kyphoplasty, Disc Replacement, Skull Base Surgery, and Neurovascular Surgery. His education qualification includes MBBS, MS, and MCh from AIIMS, New Delhi. His area of interest is Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Stereotactic Surgery for movement disorders, Surgery at Craniovertebral Junction, and Extra Cranial-Intra Cranial Bypass Surgery.
There are several other best neurosurgeons in India who are highly qualified and trained in performing complex brain surgeries. These doctors are available round the clock in different hospitals in India. Do you know why people travel to India for medical treatments? The reason is they can get affordable treatment from the experts as compared to other nations.
Sleep Disorders
Certain conditions result in changes in the way you sleep. This condition is termed a sleep disorder. It can affect your overall health, safety, quality of life and can lead to many diseases. Sleep deprivation highly affects your ability to drive safely and makes you more prone to other health problems.
Signs and Symptoms of sleep disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Irregular breathing
- Increased movement during sleep
- Irregular sleep and wake cycle
- Difficulty falling asleep.
Types of sleep disorders
They're grouped into categories; these categories specify why they happen or how they affect you. Sleep disorders acan be grouped consistent with behaviors, problems with your natural sleep-wake cycles, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping, or how sleepy you are feeling during the day.
Some common types of sleep disorders include:
- Insomnia - In this people observe difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night due to many reasons.
- Sleep Apnea - Abnormal breathing patterns while you are asleep.
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS) - A type of sleep movement disorder that causes an uncomfortable sensation and an urge to move the legs while you try to fall asleep.
- Narcolepsy – It is characterized by extreme sleepiness and falling sudden asleep during the daytime.
There are different ways to diagnose sleep disorders. Once correctly diagnosed most sleep disorders can be treated effectively.
Treatment
Good Sleep Habits
- Limit your daytime naps
- Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and caffeine at your bedtime
- Avoid heavy meals before bedtime
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine
- Going to bed and awakening at an equivalent time a day
- Making your bedroom quiet, dark, and comfortable for sleep
Exercise and daily habits
- Intense exercise
- 30-minute walk
- Reduce stress
- Massage
- Meditation
- Deep breathing exercise
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Breathing Devices
If you are being diagnosed with sleep apnea you will be prescribed with CPAP machine. It aims at providing continuous positive air pressure so your body gets enough oxygen. This helps in easy breathing and deep sleep.
Drugs
Sleep disorders drugs differ as per your symptoms. It also depends on person to person. Some common drugs include herbal supplements such as melatonin, others like Valium, dopamine etc.
Take away
Do not avoid the symptoms of sleep disorder. Sleep is extremely necessary for a healthy body and peaceful mind. It can lead to many other diseases. Consult your doctor immediately when you observe any such symptoms related to sleep disorders. For best treatment and consultancy in Gurgaon, contact Dr. Rana Patir at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.
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