Sopor (sleep)
Sopor is a term used in medicine to describe a state of sleep or drowsiness. It is derived from the Latin word "sopor", which means "sleep". Sopor is often used to describe a deep, unnatural sleep that is induced by certain drugs or medical conditions.
Causes of Sopor[edit | edit source]
Sopor can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Drug use: Certain drugs, such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and opioids, can induce a state of sopor.
- Medical conditions: Conditions such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and insomnia can cause sopor.
- Brain injury: Injuries to the brain, such as those caused by trauma or stroke, can result in sopor.
Symptoms of Sopor[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of sopor can vary depending on the cause, but may include:
Treatment of Sopor[edit | edit source]
Treatment for sopor depends on the underlying cause. This may include:
- Medication: If sopor is caused by a medical condition, medication may be used to treat the condition and alleviate the symptoms of sopor.
- Therapy: In some cases, therapy may be used to help manage the symptoms of sopor. This could include cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or sleep hygiene education for sleep apnea.
- Lifestyle changes: In some cases, making lifestyle changes such as improving sleep hygiene or reducing the use of certain drugs can help to alleviate the symptoms of sopor.
See Also[edit | edit source]
| Sopor (sleep) Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
