Circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSD)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on circadian rhythm sleep disorders (crsd): Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) This manifests as difficulty initiating sleep It delays the onset of major sleep periods Subjects sleep and wake late It is especially common in younger people: usually teenagers…
Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD)
- This manifests as difficulty initiating sleep
- It delays the onset of major sleep periods
- Subjects sleep and wake late
- It is especially common in younger people: usually teenagers
- There is a family history in about 40% of cases
Advanced sleep phase disorder (ASPD)
Free running
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm (ISWR)
Jet lag disorder
Shift work disorder: features
Other causes of CRSDs
Treatments
References
- Bjorvatn B, Pallesen S. A practical approach to circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Sleep Med Rev 2009; 13:47-60.
- Martinez D, Lenz M do CS. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Indian J Med Res 2010; 131:141-149.
- Wilson SJ, Nutt DJ, Argyropoulos SV, et al. British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders. J Psychopharmacol 2010; 24:1577-1600.
- Montagna P, Provini F, Plazzi G, et al. Bilateral paramedian thalamic syndrome: abnormal circadian wake-sleep and autonomic functions. JNNP 2002; 73:772-774.
