Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders. They can have a serious effect on one’s physical, emotional, and mental health. It’s critical to seek help and receive the correct diagnosis from a qualified sleep physician. Our sleep center maintains a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
The most common sleep disorder, affects millions of Americans. There are basically three types of sleep apnea. The most common is obstructive sleep apnea, the periodic cessation of breathing during sleep.
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Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is characterized by episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or abnormally lengthy nighttime sleep. Regardless of how much sleep they have at night, sufferers feel they must nap during the day.
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Insomnia
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep. Sufferers may not be able to get to sleep or may wake up often during the night. Some wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep and others simply don’t get the quality sleep that they need.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by an irresistible urge to move one’s legs. The urge to move is most often due to unpleasant feelings in the legs that occur when at one is relaxed or trying to rest.>> More Info <<
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. During the day, people may experience urges to sleep and often fall asleep for a few seconds to several minutes.>> More Info <<
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness often goes hand in hand with other sleep disorders and medical conditions. One should distinguish between occasional sleepiness, which is normal, and excessive sleepiness, which is a chronic.>> More Info <<
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian rhythm disorders are problems with the timing of sleep and wake. These include jet lag, shift work disorder, inability to get up in the morning, and inability to stay awake at night or stay asleep in the morning.
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Parasomnias
Parasomnias
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that are often described as disruptive, due to an undesirable physical or verbal behavior that occurs, such as sleepwalking, acting out a dream, or screaming and yelling.
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Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders in children and adolescents can seriously affect their health and development, learning and academic achievement, behavior, and their overall well-being. In many cases, the entire family can be affected.
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Sleep Disorders Jeopardize Your Health
Millions of Americans suffer from one or more types of sleep disorders, each having a profound effect on their health and well-being. Most people are not aware that many sleep disorders can seriously jeopardize their health and their ability to function. The good news is that most of the many types of sleep disorders can be diagnosed and treated effectively.
We maintain a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. It is our goal to help restore a patient’s quality of life.
Normal sleep has a vital active brain function. Our mood, our ability to learn, and our ability to remain alert while awake depend on a good night’s sleep. Sleep disorders are characterized by difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep, abnormal sleep, or difficulty maintaining alertness while awake. An estimated 50% % or more of the population suffers from some type of sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and many others.
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