Sleep Disorders Program
Symptoms
Symptoms of sleep disorders:
- Loud snoring.
- Sleep Apnea.
- Waking up to snoring or gasping for breath.
- Permanent headache after sleep and during the day.
- Frequent urge to urinate.
- Unexplained high blood pressure.
- Overweight and obese.
- Difficulty concentrating, especially during the day.
- Lack of activity and lethargy.
- Feeling tired and constantly nervous.
- Snoozing while driving.
- Extreme difficulty in wanting to sleep.
- Constant kicking and kicking while sleeping.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis: The doctor will first perform a physical exam and gather information about your symptoms and medical history. They may also order various tests, including Polysomnography (PSG): This is a lab sleep study that evaluates oxygen levels, body movements, and brain waves.
Sleep Study
A comprehensive test is used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate, and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.
Polysomnography may be done at a sleep disorders unit within a hospital or at a sleep center. While it’s typically performed at night, polysomnography is occasionally done during the day to accommodate shift workers who habitually sleep during the day. In addition to helping diagnose sleep disorders, polysomnography may be used to help initiate or adjust your treatment plan if you’ve already been diagnosed with a sleep disorder.
Pre-examination instructions
- On the examination day:
- Do not take a nap before the sleep study.
- Do not drink caffeine or soft drinks.
- Bring your slippers, a toothbrush, and a book to read.
- Bring your medications (long-term medications that you take frequently).
- A companion is recommended for elderly patients.
- Personal Hygiene is a must.
- Do not wear any hair gel or hair spray, or henna.
- To reschedule your appointment: Call 0135369666 Ext: 1298
Caution: Failure to comply with the instructions mentioned above may cause the test to fail
