The Comforts of Home
When patients come in for an overnight sleep study, they experience private, hotel-like rooms and breakfast the following morning. We foster comfort as well as accurate testing and diagnosis.
Many sleep problems are preventable and treatable. Some people develop sleep disorders as adults, while many others have had sleep problems for years. Though you may be used to suffering from poor sleep, you don’t need to resign yourself to such a fate.
There are strategies to prevent sleep problems from developing or becoming chronic, as well as many highly effective behavioral and medical interventions. Many who have trouble sleeping think of sleep as a luxury. However, like exercise and proper nutrition, sleep is critical for good health and overall well-being. The good news--there are highly effective treatments for sleep disorders.
Common Sleep Disorders
- Difficulty falling and/or staying asleep
- Snoring
- Muscle twitching
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- Chronic insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Obesity-related sleep breathing disorders
Take Our Sleep Quiz If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from sleep disorders treatment.
• Do you have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep?
• Do you experience repeated jerking movements of your legs while sleeping?
• Do you snore? Do you stop breathing during the night?
• Do you wake up feeling less than refreshed, or is it hard to wake up in the morning?
• Do you wake up with a headache?
• Do you often feel tired during the day?
• Do you find yourself falling asleep at inappropriate times?
Glossary
Learn more about sleep disorders
- Snoring may or may not indicate a health concern. In many cases, people who snore are healthy, but some snore because they suffer from sleep or breathing problems. It is recommended that all people who snore be screened for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Insomnia refers to difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, including waking too early in the morning. Results of insomnia include daytime sleepiness, inattention, mood disturbance and problems with concentration and memory.
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a discomfort and urge to move the legs. Symptoms often begin or worsen during periods of inactivity and are worse during the evening or night. Discomfort is partially or totally relieved by movement. RLS can cause daytime irritability and attention problems, likely due to sleep deprivation.
- Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that pauses breathing during sleep, often causing disruption of sleep. It’s believed to be due to a combination of structural, neuromotor and other factors. Results of sleep apnea include difficulty awakening in the morning, morning headaches, daytime sleepiness and personal and/or job performance problems.
- Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable and irresistible daytime sleepiness. It involves repeated short nap episodes (sleep attacks), from 20 to 30 minutes, after which a person feels temporarily refreshed. Its impact on a person’s life can be dramatic.