<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The clinical manifestations in sleep disorders vary according to the type of hypnopathies, a heterogeneous group of conditions, characterized by the presence of any sleep-related symptoms capable of generating discomfort.We aimed to present the diagnostic criteria and the classification of the subtypes of sleep disorders in the most recent classification published in the medical literature. I have searched in the PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar Search databases, using keywords to select the right items. We selected the articles published in English and French language, in the period of 2000-2018.The sleep disturbances may be of quantitative order (hyper- or hyposomnia) or of qualitative order (parasomnia), respectively hypnopathies related to breathing or movement, due to the circadian rhythm and other categories, according to ICSD-3.<bold>Conclusions</bold>. The correct classification in the subtypes of sleep disorders is the key to their optimal treatment, but this process is complex, staged and multidisciplinary.</abstract>

The clinical manifestations in sleep disorders vary according to the type of hypnopathies, a heterogeneous group of conditions, characterized by the presence of any sleep-related symptoms capable of generating discomfort.We aimed to present the diagnostic criteria and the classification of the subtypes of sleep disorders in the most recent classification published in the medical literature. I have searched in the PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar Search databases, using keywords to select the right items. We selected the articles published in English and French language, in the period of 2000-2018.The sleep disturbances may be of quantitative order (hyper- or hyposomnia) or of qualitative order (parasomnia), respectively hypnopathies related to breathing or movement, due to the circadian rhythm and other categories, according to ICSD-3.Conclusions. The correct classification in the subtypes of sleep disorders is the key to their optimal treatment, but this process is complex, staged and multidisciplinary.

Clinical Forms and Electroencephalogram Aspects of Sleep Disorders – Literature Review

Internal Medicine

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The clinical manifestations in sleep disorders vary according to the type of hypnopathies, a heterogeneous group of conditions, characterized by the presence...

Clinical Forms and Electroencephalogram Aspects of Sleep Disorders – Literature Review

Pubblicato online: 13 mag 2020

Pagine: 47 - 59

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2020-0110

Parole chiave
insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnia, apnea

© 2020 Réka Szabó et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Clinical Forms and Electroencephalogram Aspects of Sleep Disorders – Literature Review

Pubblicato online: 13 mag 2020

Pagine: 47 - 59

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2020-0110

Parole chiaveinsomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnia, apnea

© 2020 Réka Szabó et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnia, apnea