Sleep disturbances place an uncalculated, but
enormous, burden on the American society. School and job performance,
even social relationships, can be affected. However, most sleep
disorders, whether caused by physical or mental factors, can be
treated or managed effectively once they are properly diagnosed.
What You Should Know About Sleep Disorders
An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from
a sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a condition
in which a person stops breathing repeatedly during sleep. The
result is that the body does not get enough oxygen.
The most common signs are:
- Loud & intermittent snoring
- Choking sensation
- Early morning headaches
- Extreme daytime sleepiness
Sleep Apnea can cause the following:
- Increased risk of heart problems
- Increased risk of stroke
- Increased risk of high blood pressure
- Motor vehicle accidents or accidents at work
Treatment Benefits
- Less daytime drowsiness and fatigue
- Improved memory and concentration
- Better work performance
- Improved mood
- Less health risks
- Less risk of motor vehicle and work-related
accidents
Sleep Lab - Evaluating Your Sleep:
Ransom Memorial Hospital offers a multi-channel
Sleep Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Takeshi Seto, Pulmonologist
and Internal Medicine Specialist. Patients are typically seen
as outpatients and have their sleep patterns recorded in the laboratory
for one night to determine the cause of the sleep disturbance.
Data collected during the night is then evaluated and a diagnosis
can be made. |
