Sleep Studies

If you’re excessively tired all the time or showing signs of other sleep disorders such as falling asleep during the day or snoring loudly, we may recommend a sleep study.

What Is a Sleep Study?

Fatigue is a very common complaint and can be a symptom of many things. In order for us to diagnose and treat you effectively, we need to determine whether you’re having difficulty sleeping and why. A sleep study is an overnight exam, either in your home or in a sleep center, that evaluates you while you sleep.

The exam will measure your sleep cycles to make sure you’re getting the right amount of each. We’ll also keep track of your oxygen levels, breathing, movement, and heart rate. Don’t worry…a sleep study is completely painless, but offers invaluable information about your sleep patterns.

Sleep studies help us diagnose:

Obstructive sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Restless leg syndrome
Sleep walking
And more.

How Long Does a Sleep Study Take?

The test is overnight, but you don’t need to have a full night’s sleep for us to get information on what might be making so tired. The entire process, including check-in and check-out, is usually 10 hours. After the sleep test it may take a few weeks to evaluate the results.

How Do I Prepare for a Sleep Study?

You’ll want the sleep test to be similar to an average night’s sleep for you. So get up at your usual time, eat normally, and take your daily medications. Don’t do anything that would disrupt your sleep such as napping or drinking caffeine in the afternoon. We’ll give you complete instructions once you set up a time for the study.

Think you need a sleep study? Call Us Today

Call 817-398-3439