Sleep Disorder Diagnosis
Efficiently diagnose sleep quality and sleep disorder risk with 10 essential questions.
Age
Please enter your current age
Main Types of Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are broadly classified into the following categories.
Insomnia
Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening, early morning awakening, and non-restorative sleep
Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Condition where breathing stops or becomes shallow during sleep
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Abnormal sleep-wake rhythms due to disrupted body clock
Hypersomnia
Condition of persistent daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep
Parasomnia
Sleepwalking, night terrors, REM sleep behavior disorder, etc.
How to Use
- STEP 1
- Answer 10 essential questions in order. Starting with age, we'll efficiently check sleep duration, sleep onset, and sleep quality.
- STEP 2
- Select the most applicable option for each step and proceed with the 'Next' button. You can also go back to previous steps.
- STEP 3
- Press the 'Diagnose' button at the final step to display comprehensive sleep quality assessment and sleep disorder risk.
- STEP 4
- Use the diagnosis results (sleep quality, risk level, score, recommended action) as a reference for appropriate sleep improvement or specialist consultation.
- STEP 5
- You can retake the diagnosis anytime with the 'Retake Diagnosis' button.
Important Notes
- This diagnosis is a simple assessment and does not replace medical diagnosis.
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment require examination by a sleep specialist or physician.
- If you suspect serious sleep disorders, please consult a medical institution promptly.
- This tool is for health management reference only. Decisions based on diagnosis results are at your own responsibility.
Tips & FAQ
QUESTION 1
What is the ideal sleep duration?
The ideal sleep duration for adults is 7-9 hours. However, there are individual differences - some people need only 6 hours while others need 9 hours. Sleep quality is more important than duration.
QUESTION 2
What are the main causes of insomnia?
Main causes include psychological factors (stress, anxiety, depression), substance factors (caffeine, alcohol, medications), environmental factors (noise, light), and irregular lifestyle rhythms.
QUESTION 3
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome?
Main symptoms include loud snoring, breathing stops during sleep, strong daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, decreased concentration, and frequent nighttime urination. If left untreated, it increases risk of hypertension and heart disease.
QUESTION 4
How to create a good sleep environment?
Ideal conditions are room temperature 18-22°C, humidity 50-60%, dark and quiet environment. Blackout curtains, earplugs, and eye masks are also effective. Choose bedding that fits your body.
QUESTION 5
What should be avoided before bedtime?
Avoid caffeine intake (6 hours before bedtime), large amounts of alcohol, intense exercise, overeating, smartphone/PC/TV use (blue light), and bright lighting.
QUESTION 6
Do naps affect nighttime sleep?
Short naps of 15-20 minutes (power naps) are effective for fatigue recovery, but naps longer than 30 minutes or in the evening may interfere with nighttime sleep.
QUESTION 7
Are sleeping pills safe?
They are safe when used appropriately under medical prescription, but there are issues with dependency and tolerance. First try improving sleep hygiene, and consult a doctor if necessary.
QUESTION 8
What's the relationship between age and sleep?
With aging, deep sleep decreases and middle-of-night awakening increases. Elderly people tend to go to bed and wake up earlier than young people, which is due to changes in the body clock.
QUESTION 9
What's the relationship between exercise and sleep?
Regular exercise improves sleep quality, but intense exercise within 3 hours of bedtime has an awakening effect and should be avoided. Light stretching or yoga is effective even before bedtime.
QUESTION 10
What's the relationship between diet and sleep?
Finish dinner 3 hours before bedtime and avoid overeating before sleep. Foods containing tryptophan (milk, bananas, nuts) and magnesium (green vegetables, seaweed) are said to be good for sleep.
QUESTION 11
What's the relationship between stress and sleep?
Chronic stress increases cortisol secretion and reduces sleep quality. Stress management through relaxation techniques, meditation, and deep breathing is important.
QUESTION 12
What is circadian rhythm disorder?
A condition where you can't sleep or wake up at appropriate times due to disrupted body clock. Caused by shift work, jet lag, or night-oriented lifestyle. Light therapy and lifestyle rhythm adjustment are effective.
QUESTION 13
What's the point of keeping a sleep diary?
Recording bedtime, wake time, sleep quality, and daytime sleepiness helps identify sleep patterns and problems. It also provides useful information when consulting doctors.
QUESTION 14
How to improve snoring?
Effective methods include sleeping on your side, adjusting pillow height, focusing on nasal breathing, reducing alcohol, and losing weight. Mouth breathing prevention tape and nasal dilator strips are also useful.
QUESTION 15
When should I consult a sleep specialist?
Consult a specialist if you have insomnia lasting more than a month, strong daytime sleepiness, loud snoring with breathing stops, morning headaches, or significantly decreased concentration.
This information is general content. For individual symptoms and treatment, always consult sleep specialists or physicians.