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Are Sleep Disorders Inherited?
The symptoms vary and depend on the specific sleep disorder.
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Sleep disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatments vary and depend on the specific sleep disorder.See:InsomniaHypersomniasSleep terrorsSleep walkingSupport GroupsExpectations (prognosis)The... Read more »
Sleep disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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