Sleep disorders are a common problem, and they can lead to sleep deprivation, which can lead to medical issues. If you think you might have a sleep disorder, you need to see a sleep specialist. Dr. Jeremy McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists offers comprehensive sleep medicine services, including diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. He has two convenient office locations in Bradenton, and Sarasota, FL.
What You Need To Know About Sleep Disorders
If you are having problems sleeping, you should seek out the expertise of a sleep specialist. Treatment may begin with a sleep study, to determine if you have a sleep disorder. Once a diagnosis is established, your sleep specialist can treat your sleep disorder, so you can sleep well again.
Sleep disorders are a common problem. Let’s look at three of the most common sleep disorders and their signs, symptoms, and treatment:
Sleep apnea, which is caused by the tissue at the back of your throat relaxing and blocking your airway during sleep. Common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Waking suddenly with a gasping or choking sensation
- Morning headaches or a sore throat
- Daytime grogginess and inability to concentrate
Your sleep specialist treats sleep apnea with:
- A CPAP machine, which maintains a continuous flow of oxygen throughout the night
- An oral mandibular advancement appliance, which maintains an open airway by holding your lower jaw forward
Restless leg syndrome causes signs and symptoms like these:
- Creeping pain in your legs
- Difficulty sitting for long periods
- Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
- Difficulty driving
Your sleep specialist can treat restless leg syndrome with:
- Medications to help you sleep
- Diet management
- Lifestyle modifications
Insomnia, which results in difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. Common signs and symptoms of insomnia include:
- Difficulty concentrating and focusing
- Daytime grogginess
- Lack of energy
Your sleep specialist can treat insomnia with:
- Medications to help you sleep
- Relaxation techniques to prepare you for sleep
- Lifestyle and dietary modifications to facilitate sleep
Want To Know More About Sleep Disorders?
To learn more about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders, talk with an expert. Call Dr. McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists. You can reach him in the Bradenton, FL, office by calling (941) 792-8383, or in Sarasota, FL, by calling (941) 827-0701, so call today.