Sleep Signals: Recognize Signs That Warrant a Doctor Visit
New health guidance outlines warning signs of sleep disorders beyond daytime fatigue—gasping for air, snoring, sleepwalking or talking, chronic nightmares, nocturia, teeth grinding, falling asleep instantly, and even sleep-related eating. It explains these can signal conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or other parasomnias, and recommends seeing a sleep specialist for proper testing (often a sleep study) and possibly CPAP therapy or other treatments. The piece also suggests self-monitoring with wearables or bed sensors and notes that managing triggers like allergies, reflux, stress, and good sleep hygiene can help, though diagnosis requires clinical evaluation.
