Hyperactivity in children can be caused by inadequate sleep. Periodic movements of the legs or arms during sleep are often associated with end stage renal disease. Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the loss of the deeper stages of sleep. In alcoholics in recovery, sleep normalizes within one month of alcohol abstention. Daytime napping is recommended for patients with difficulty initiating sleep.
Weight loss is an effective treatment for primary snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnea.
Narcolepsy never presents before puberty. Slow wave sleep is enhanced following afternoon exercise. Chronic bedwetting in children is frequently treated with prescription drugs. Nightmares are more common within the first two hours of sleep. Obesity is a contributing factor in obstructive sleep apnea.