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7 unexpected causes of sleep disturbance
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Lack of sleep is the reason for the decrease in the body's defenses. Constant lack of sleep affects not only the appearance, but also the well-being of a person. You may not suffer from insomnia, but if after sleep you feel exhausted and lethargic, then perhaps there is a reason.
Restless sleep and bad taste in the mouth
Such manifestations may be a consequence of asymptomatic heartburn - gastroesophageal reflux disease. You need to avoid late dinners and eat no later than two hours before bedtime. In addition, do not eat foods at night that increase the secretion of gastric juice - chocolate, spicy and fatty foods, citrus fruits and tomatoes, as well as alcoholic beverages.
Frequent urination at night
Researchers say that 65% of older people suffer from sleep disorders due to frequent urges to urinate. In men, this may indicate prostate disease, and in women, urinary infections, such as cystitis, as well as overactive bladder. Three hours before bed, do not drink beverages, especially those with a diuretic effect - coffee, tea and alcohol.
Bruxism
Grinding teeth in sleep prevents the body from fully relaxing due to the tension in the chewing muscles. Consult a specialist, and also give up drinking alcohol and smoking.
Restless Legs Syndrome
This disorder is characterized by twitching of the legs during sleep, as well as an unpleasant feeling in the muscles. A person feels some relief from muscle pain when moving his legs, but this disrupts sleep. This phenomenon may be associated with a deficiency of iron, folic acid, and B vitamins.
Snoring and nasal breathing problems
Snoring and mouth breathing lead to a lack of oxygen. This phenomenon is quite common and is observed in every fifth person. People with excess body weight are especially prone to snore.
Apnea
Interruption of breathing for 10 seconds or more. Many people do not even suspect the problem that occurs in their sleep. Thanks to modern methods, this problem can be solved without surgery, painlessly and quickly.
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Disruption of circadian rhythms
Working at night with artificial light can disrupt circadian rhythms because only in the dark does the production of melatonin, the hormone that signals that it is time to sleep, begin. An hour before bed, it is better to turn off all electronic devices with bright backlighting.