Sleep Medicine
Our expert team of sleep medicine specialists will diagnose and treat your sleep disorder so that you can get back to sleeping soundly and waking up refreshed.
Sleep is as fundamental to our overall health and well-being as eating a well-balanced diet and getting daily physical activity. During sleep our brains synthesize the day’s events, allowing brain cells to form links that form new memories and “pull it all together.” Sleep affects our ability to learn and retain new information, and affects mental focus throughout the day. It also affects mood and memory.
The body also relies on the restorative benefits of sleep. Without enough sleep, blood pressure and stress levels increase. Certain hormones fluctuate, which can cause weight gain. Our immune systems take a hit and we become more susceptible to common colds, viruses and diseases. Lack of sleep is also a common culprit in motor vehicle accidents not to mention a host of problems that affect people’s work and family lives.
Occasional loss of sleep is nothing to be concerned about, but if you’re consistently seeing certain signs and symptoms, you may have a sleep disorder. Here are some causes for concern:
Falling asleep
While you’re sleeping
When you wake up
If you’re having trouble sleeping or experience sleep-related symptoms, the first step is to see your doctor. He or she will review your symptoms and medical history, and may schedule you for a sleep study. In a comfortable, relaxing facility during your normal sleep time, technologists will use state-of-the-art equipment to monitor your heart, respiratory system, muscle activity, brain activity, oxygen level, body position and sleep movements. For some patients, a home sleep study may be an option. Soon after the study, you will return to your doctor for the results and treatment recommendations.
The most common types of disorders are:
Other sleep disorders include:
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Our expert team of sleep medicine specialists will diagnose and treat your sleep disorder so that you can get back to sleeping soundly and waking up refreshed.