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Alvászavarok, or sleep disorders, encompass a wide range of conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns. These disruptions can affect sleep quality, quantity, and timing, leading to various daytime impairments. Common types of alvászavarok include insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, and hypersomnia, which involves excessive daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea is another significant disorder, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often leading to fragmented and unrefreshing rest.

Parasomnias, such as sleepwalking and night terrors, are abnormal behaviors that occur during sleep. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, particularly at night, interfering with sleep onset. Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder affecting the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, causing sudden and overwhelming sleepiness.

The causes of alvászavarok are diverse and can include medical conditions, psychological factors like stress and anxiety, lifestyle habits such as irregular sleep schedules or excessive caffeine intake, and environmental factors like noise or light disturbances. Genetic predisposition can also play a role.

Symptoms of alvászavarok extend beyond nighttime sleep difficulties. They often manifest as daytime fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, impaired memory, and reduced overall functioning. In the long term, untreated sleep disorders can contribute to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression. Diagnosis typically involves a review of sleep history, a physical examination, and sometimes a sleep study (polysomnography). Treatment approaches vary depending on the specific disorder and its underlying causes, and may include behavioral therapies, medication, or lifestyle adjustments.