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Sleep Disorders - INI

Sleep disorders refer to various problems related to sleep, such as inability to obtain sufficient sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and abnormal behaviors during sleep. According to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd Edition (ICSD-3), they are classified into six main categories: insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorders, central disorders of hypersomnolence, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders. Representative disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea syndrome, and narcolepsy. Many of these disorders can be improved with proper diagnosis and treatment.

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[item.insomnia]
code=ICSD-1
slug=insomnia
name=Insomnia
description=A disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep despite wanting to sleep.
category=Insomnia
diagnosis=["sleep diary","ICSD-3 diagnostic criteria","DSM-5 diagnostic criteria","symptoms occurring 3+ times/week for 3+ months","confirmation of daytime impairment"]
symptoms=["difficulty falling asleep","frequent awakenings","early morning awakening","non-restorative sleep","daytime fatigue","decreased concentration"]
treatments=["cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)","orexin receptor antagonists","sleep hygiene education","stimulus control","sleep restriction therapy"]
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[item.sleep-apnea-syndrome]
code=ICSD-2
slug=sleep-apnea-syndrome
name=Sleep Apnea Syndrome
description=A disorder where breathing temporarily stops or decreases during sleep, causing hypoxemia.
category=Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
diagnosis=["polysomnography (PSG)","home sleep testing","AHI measurement","Epworth Sleepiness Scale"]
symptoms=["snoring","breathing pauses","nocturia","excessive daytime sleepiness","morning headaches","decreased concentration"]
treatments=["CPAP therapy","oral appliances","positional therapy","weight loss and exercise","surgical treatment"]
complications=["hypertension","arrhythmia","heart failure","diabetes","cognitive impairment"]
severity=["Mild: AHI 5-14","Moderate: AHI 15-29","Severe: AHI 30+"]
types=["Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)","Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)","Mixed type"]
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[item.narcolepsy]
code=ICSD-3
slug=narcolepsy
name=Narcolepsy
description=A central disorder of hypersomnolence characterized by irresistible daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep.
category=Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
diagnosis=["PSG (polysomnography)","MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test)","cerebrospinal fluid orexin level","HLA-DQB1*06:02 testing"]
symptoms=["excessive daytime sleepiness","cataplexy (muscle weakness triggered by emotions)","hypnagogic hallucinations","sleep paralysis","sudden sleep attacks"]
treatments=["wakefulness-promoting agents (modafinil, solriamfetol)","orexin receptor agonists","antidepressants (for cataplexy)","scheduled naps","regular sleep habits"]
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types=["Type 1: Narcolepsy with cataplexy","Type 2: Narcolepsy without cataplexy"]
prevalence=Approximately 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 3,000 (estimated 40,000 patients in Japan)

[item.circadian-rhythm-disorder]
code=ICSD-4
slug=circadian-rhythm-disorder
name=Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
description=Disorders where the internal body clock is misaligned with the external environment.
category=Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
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types=["Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder","Advanced Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder","Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder","Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder","Jet Lag","Shift Work Disorder"]
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[item.parasomnia]
code=ICSD-5
slug=parasomnia
name=Parasomnias
description=Disorders characterized by abnormal behaviors or experiences during sleep or sleep-wake transitions.
category=Parasomnias
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types=["NREM-related: sleepwalking, night terrors, confusional arousals","REM-related: REM sleep behavior disorder, nightmare disorder, sleep paralysis"]
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[item.sleep-related-movement-disorder]
code=ICSD-6
slug=sleep-related-movement-disorder
name=Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
description=Disorders characterized by simple, repeated movements during sleep or at sleep onset.
category=Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
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types=["Restless Legs Syndrome","Periodic Limb Movement Disorder","Sleep-Related Bruxism","Sleep-Related Seizures"]
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