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Treating Sleep Disorders from A to ZZZ

Some of the many sleep disorders evaluated and treated at the Diagnostic Center for Sleep Health include:

  • Apnea: partial or complete cessation of breathing during sleep. Apnea affects 10 million Americans and can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke.
  • Insomnia: trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. One in three Americans experiences insomnia at some point in his or her life.
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): affects an estimated 12 million Americans, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs when trying to fall asleep.
  • Narcolepsy: associated with excessive drowsiness during the day and a tendency to sleep at inappropriate times.

The best candidates for a sleep test include those who:

  • Snore
  • Use sleeping pills
  • Have difficulty falling asleep
  • Stop breathing during the night
  • Toss and turn all night
  • Wake up frequently
  • Wake up too early
  • Feel/act irritable during the day
  • Wake up tired or feel depressed
  • Want to take frequent naps
  • Cannot concentrate

Trusted Links About Sleep Health

www.SleepFoundation.org
www.aasmnet.org
www.apneasupport.org
www.sleepreviewmag.com