Sleep Studies Make a Difference

Sleep Studies Make A Difference

Sleep Clinic at Summit Center for Health in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Your Well-Being Is Important! 

Too many people worry that taking part in a sleep study is an extreme reaction to being “a little tired.” Instead, it’s an important step toward dealing with your suspected sleep disorder.

Left untreated, sleep disorders can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, depression, greater susceptibility to colds and flu, and other health problems.

Additional potential risks of not treating your sleeping disorder include:
  • Being drowsy while driving
  • Falling asleep in public
  • Falling more frequently, especially for older people
  •  Injuries during sports

Do You Have A Sleeping Disorder?

Sometimes it can be hard to know if you have a serious sleep disorder. Other than the obvious symptom of not being able to fall asleep, here are a few other common signs of a sleep disorder:
  • Snoring that wakes you or your partner up
  • Not staying asleep
  • Waking up too early
  • Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep
  •  Morning headache
  •  Sore or dry throat upon waking
  •  Waking up gasping or choking

How The Sleep Clinic At Summit Center For Health Can Help

While you can describe to your doctor your sleep-related challenges, your specific disorder can be hard to pinpoint without a test. For one thing, patients themselves aren’t always aware of the signs they exhibit at night, such as snoring, jerking limbs, or gasping for breath.

Your doctor may suspect an underlying cause based on a physical exam and your own observations. But often, undergoing a sleep study is the best way for your doctor to get the data she needs to verify a suspected diagnosis.

There’s more than one kind of test that can be run during a sleep study, depending on the suspected sleep disorder. One thing all Sleep Clinic at Summit Center for Health tests have in common, however, is that they are painless. Your private room will be comfortable, and your technicians will treat you with dignity and care.
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