Why Do I Need A Sleep Study?

Complain of feeling sleepy all day after a "good" night of sleep? Have trouble falling or staying asleep? Snore so loudly that it awakens others? These problems can affect physical, emotional and mental well-being. Over 40% of the population has some type of sleep related complaint.

Sleep is not a simple process. Public safety may be endangered by contributing to traffic and industrial accidents. These problems include falling/staying asleep, sleep apnea, periodic leg movements, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, bedwetting and nightmares. Sleep disorders may lead to high blood pressure, strokes and heart attacks. Some can be potentially fatal.

Some Common Sleep Complaints...

Snoring is the most common complaint. Mild to loud snoring is often a sign of a more serious sleeping disorder.

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common complaint, which may be caused by sleep apnea syndrome, periodic leg movements, medications, chronic insufficient sleep and narcolepsy. An overnight sleep study is essential for proper diagnosis and further treatment recommendations.

For a detailed list of sleep complaints visit our symptoms page.