Sleep Disorders Medical Reference
- 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.
- Snoring
WebMD looks at the causes, treatments, and (sometimes serious) consequences of snoring.
- Sleep Disorders Quiz
Take this quiz from WebMD to help determine if you have a sleep disorder.
- What Are REM Sleep and Non-REM Sleep?
WebMD explains the stages of sleep -- REM and non-REM -- and how age affects these cycles.
- What Should You Know About Hypersomnia?
Hypersomnia is a condition that makes it hard to stay awake during the day. You can treat it with medications and lifestyle changes.
- Understanding Insomnia -- Treatment
Learn about insomnia treatments from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Insomnia -- Symptoms
Learn about insomnia symptoms 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.
- 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 -- Prevention
Learn more from WebMD on preventing snoring -- and getting a better night's sleep.
- Understanding Snoring -- Diagnosis and Treatment
Get the basics on snoring treatments from the experts at WebMD.
- Teeth Grinding and Sleep (Sleep Bruxism)
Grinding and clenching teeth during sleep is very common. Find out why and what you can do about it.
- Do You Grind Your Teeth During Sleep?
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can damage tooth enamel and dental work. Learn more from WebMD about this common sleep disorder.
- Sleep Disorders and Treatment for Sleepwalking
Can sleepwalking be treated? WebMD tells you about options such as medication, lifestyle, and relaxation techniques.
- Insomnia: What You Need to Know
WebMD explains the symptoms and causes of insomnia, and offers tips for getting a good night's sleep.
- Keeping a Sleep Diary: A Guide to Tracking Your Sleep
Keeping a diary of your sleep and wake habits can help your doctor figure out why you're not sleeping well.
- Tips for Bedwetting Prevention
WebMD offers tips for bedwetting prevention and advice for helping your child cope.
- Diagnosing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Learn about the exams and tests used to diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder.
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
What is REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD? Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for this sleep disorder.
- Drugs to Treat Bed-Wetting
Learn about medications used to treat childhood bed-wetting.
- Night Terrors Symptoms
Is your child having night terrors? WebMD tells you which symptoms to look for.
- Sleep Disorders and Snoring Treatment
WebMD tells you about various treatments and surgeries to prevent and cure snoring.
- 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.
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: What You Can Do
Because persons with REM sleep behavior disorder have a risk of injuring themselves and their sleep partners, safety of the sleeping environment is very important. Here are some tips.
- Sleep Disorders and Hypersomnia Treatment
WebMD explains various treatments for hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness.
