Neglect turns 'Jambireut' into a 'disease' 3

Wasn't it all like that?... "Sleeping habits" that become a disease if neglected 3

 

Everyone has different sleep habits when they sleep. However, severe sleep habits can negatively affect health, so caution is needed.

Learn about the three main sleep habits that should not be neglected.

 

Snoring

Snoring is one of the most common sleep habits.

Snoring not only causes sleep problems but also disturbs the sleep of those around you.

Snoring is the sound produced when the roof of the mouth vibrates during sleep.

Obesity is a major risk factor for snoring, as weight gain increases fat around the airway and tongue, narrowing the airway and triggering sleep apnea. In such cases, losing weight can improve snoring to some extent. Since snoring can lead to sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, and depression, active treatment is necessary.

Diagnosis involves identifying the exact cause through examinations of the airway structures such as the nose, throat, and tongue.

Treatment is carried out according to the cause, and a ventilator may be used if necessary.

 

 

 

Teeth grinding

Grinding or clenching teeth while sleeping is commonly called 'bruxism.'

 

Teeth grinding negatively affects the teeth and temporomandibular joint. Most cases of teeth grinding are primarily influenced by psychological factors. It is known that symptoms of teeth grinding are more common in people experiencing severe anxiety and stress.

Teeth grinding can have various negative effects on the teeth. When grinding, forces applied to the teeth are 2 to 10 times stronger than when chewing food.

At this time, the enamel on the surface of the tooth is damaged, which can lead to tooth cracks or fractures, causing tooth sensitivity.

Additionally, if the behavior of grinding and biting the teeth repeats, it can lead to excessive use of the jaw muscles, causing muscle tightness around the temporomandibular joint, pain around the jaw, and potential damage to the temporomandibular joint.

Since the causes of bruxism are diverse, it is important to find the appropriate treatment through specialized diagnosis and examination.

 

◇ Breaking the silence

 

Sometimes I wake up suddenly with my whole body jerking while sleeping.

This is a symptom called "sleep-related myoclonus."

Sleep-related muscle spasms refer to symptoms that occur when muscles move on their own during sleep without control from the brain.

Usually, when falling asleep, the cycle repeats between REM sleep, a stage of light sleep, and NREM sleep, a stage of deep sleep.

When transitioning from wakefulness to REM sleep, if the motor system responsible for muscles becomes active without brain instructions, muscles contract simultaneously, resulting in spasms.

The exact cause of sleep-related muscle spasms has not been identified, but it is suspected that they may occur due to caffeine consumption or excessive stress.

Fortunately, it is a natural symptom that can appear in anyone.

However, if it repeats, it can disturb sleep and lead to sleep disorders such as insomnia.

Therefore, at this time, you should visit the hospital to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment.