One of the most effective tools for diagnosis in sleep medicine is a sleep study, it's a way for your doctor to help determine the underlying cause of your sleep issues. Some of these will be explored below but to learn more you can reach out to our Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, sleep expert, Dr. Jeremy McConnell.
Importance of Sleep
There is no arguing the importance of sleep, not getting enough sleep can negatively affect not just your physical but also your mental health.
You can find many reasons why you're having difficulty sleeping enough hours, and although these reasons may be tied to your lifestyle and sleep habits, you could also be suffering from a sleep disorder.
Sleep Disorders
Sleep medicine is the field of healthcare dedicated to diagnosing, managing, and treating sleep disorders.
Many of these disorders may be difficult to recognize on your own, but you'll certainly feel their effects.
Sleeping disorders including insomnia, as the most common and broad. Sleep apnea can affect your ability to breathe during sleep and can result in symptoms like snoring. Sleep motion disorders like restless leg syndrome, which causes you to have the urge to move your legs just as you're falling asleep. There is also sleepwalking, narcolepsy, and night terrors, among others.
One of the best ways to diagnose what underlying sleep disorders may be affecting your ability to sleep is through a sleep study.
Sleep Study in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL
A sleep study involves spending the night at a lab so that you may be closely monitored as you sleep. While you are asleep different sensors measure your breathing, heart rate, eye and leg movement, and your brainwaves. The results of a sleep study can help your doctor tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs as sleep disorders are not all treated the same.
If you are interested in a sleep study in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. McConnell by dialing (941) 792-8383 for the Bradenton, FL, office and (941) 827-0701 for Sarasota, FL.