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Sleep and degenerative neurologic disorders

S Chokroverty1

  • 1Department of Neurology, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's often cause sleep disturbances, including insomnia and abnormal sleep behaviors. Proper diagnosis requires clinical exams and lab tests for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Neurodegenerative diseases frequently present with diverse sleep disturbances.
  • Common conditions include Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the spectrum of sleep disturbances associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
  • To highlight the diagnostic approaches for these sleep issues.

Main Methods:

  • Review of sleep complaints in neurodegenerative conditions.
  • Emphasis on clinical examination.
  • Inclusion of polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances encompass insomnia, hypersomnia, abnormal motor activity during sleep, and breathing problems.
  • Circadian rhythm disruptions are also prevalent.
  • Laboratory testing is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep disturbances are a significant feature of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • A combination of clinical assessment and specialized sleep testing is essential for management.

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