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Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

Delayed sleep-phase syndrome: Introduction

Delayed sleep-phase syndrome: Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, core body temperature, hormonal and other daily rhythms relative to societal norms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

• Difficulty getting to sleep
• Late night insomnia
• General lack of energy in the morning
• Increased energy late at night
• Increased energy in the evening
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

• Light therapy, chronotherapy, acupuncture, melatonin supplements
• Light therapy
• Chronotherapy
• Melatonin taken an hour or so before usual bedtime may induce sleepiness
• Modafinil
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Delayed sleep-phase syndrome:

• Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
  • Home Sleep Tests
  • Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Delayed sleep-phase syndrome?

• Misdiagnosis of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome
• Failure to diagnose Delayed sleep-phase syndrome
• Hidden causes of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

Delayed sleep-phase syndrome: Related Patient Stories

• Sudden onset of sleep walking
• Circadian Rythm Disorder (DSPS)

Alternative Treatments for Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed in various sources as possibly beneficial for Delayed sleep-phase syndrome may include:

• Melatonin
• Ignatia amara
• Oats
• more treatments »

Causes of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

• The precise medical cause of DSPS is unknown
• DSPS often occurs in patients who experience head trauma or serious illness
• Lifestyles that allow alternative sleep-wake patterns (e.g., work-at-home jobs, computer programming, artistic careers) may help sustain DSPS, rather than to shape the disorder
• more causes...»

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More information about causes of Delayed sleep-phase syndrome:

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• Delayed sleep-phase syndrome as a symptom
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Misdiagnosis and Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

RLS sleep disorder causing night-time leg sensations often misdiagnosed: A common but relatively unknown sleep-related disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is often misdiagnosed....read more »

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Delayed sleep-phase syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Delayed sleep-phase syndrome

Medical research articles related to Delayed sleep-phase syndrome include:

• Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder (Diagnosis)
• What information is there on delayed sleep phase syndrome. Is melatonin effective? What treatment options?
• Insomnia (Overview)
• Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder (Overview)
• Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder (Follow-up)
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Delayed sleep-phase syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Sleep conditions
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