More
than 60 million Americans suffer from various sleep disorders
which causes a loss of much needed sleep. Moreover, left untreated,
sleep disorders can have a devastating impact on health and quality
of life. Hypertension, cardiac disease, anxiety, depression, as
well as traffic accidents have been linked to inadequate sleep.
A sleep study provides the information your physician
needs to make a proper diagnosis and provide effective treatment
recommendations.
Experiencing any of the symptoms below could be
an indicator that you may be suffering from a sleep disorder.
- Snoring
- Frequent Awakenings
- Restless, Unrefreshed Sleep
- Morning Headaches
- Repetitive Leg Movements
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Falling Asleep Uncontrollably
- Irritability, Mood Swings
- Depression
- Memory Loss
- Impotence or Loss of Libido
We
offer complete care for these as well as other sleep disorders:
Sleep Apnea - A condition whereby one stops breathing
during sleep. It is typically caused by an obstruction or blockage
in the upper airway.
Insomnia - If you have trouble falling asleep,
find it nearly impossible to remain asleep during the night, wake
up too early in the morning or still feel tired after a full nights
sleep, you probably suffer from insomnia.
Narcolepsy - A disorder
characterized by uncontrollable attacks of sleepiness. In addition
some patients experience impaired concentration, blurred vision
and brief episodes of muscle weakness.
Restless Leg Syndrome - RLS involves repetitive
movement of the legs or arms to relieve an uncomfortable sensation
described as a ‘creepy-crawly' feeling. It can also cause
insomnia.
At the Sleep center, you’ll find the most
advanced, state of the art equipment and techniques to diagnose
and treat your sleep disorder.
Your family physician can refer you to the sleep
center for a sleep test or for a consultation with our Sleep Specialist.
The Doctor can diagnose the sleep disorder as well as prescribe
treatment.
If you or someone you know suffers from these symptoms
or sleep disorders please call the Sleep Health office at (732)
364-3530 to schedule an appointment.
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