You may have a sleep disorder if:
- You often feel sleepy during the day
- You have been told that you have breathing pauses while you sleep
- You have been told that you snore loudly
- You experience a “creepy or crawling” sensation in the legs/arms when you awake and while you are at rest
- When you are angry or surprised, you feel your muscles going limp
- You have trouble concentrating at work or school
- You have morning headaches
What can you expect when you come in for a sleep study?
You will be spending the night on a memory foam bed in a comfortable, private room with a wall-mounted television. Your sleep disorder test will be scored and interpreted by a physician who is board certified in sleep medicine. A treatment plan will then be provided to your referring physician. A second sleep study may be necessary to ensure the treatment has eliminated your symptoms and to ensure you can finally get a good night's sleep.
It is important that you understand that a lifetime of sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders can lead to serious health problems. We want to help you get the sleep your body needs to stay healthy. About 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep problem; 60% of them have a chronic disorder. The most common sleep disorder is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects about 20 million Americans. Sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, stroke, mental impairment, and injury from accidents. An estimated 250,000 people suffer from narcolepsy. More than 50% of Americans age 65 and older have a sleep problem.
Polysomnography:
Polysomnography is the principle tool used in diagnosing sleep disorders. It is the practice of being monitored while you sleep. It is a non-invasive form of testing where electrical sensors are attached by a wire to monitoring devices that are used to document your sleep pattern, breathing, heart rate, and other variables. These painless sensors are applied temporarily with gauze and tape.
The most effective and proven way to diagnose certain sleep disorders is through an overnight sleep test. Our sophisticated sleep center, board certified physician, and registered sleep technologist, with the use of state-of-the-art technology, are committed to high quality and reliable sleep diagnostic analysis.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call between 9:00am and 4:00pm: (480) 314-2099.
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