Sleep Centers of Tennessee, Inc.
Center for Sleep Disorders
What is a sleep disorders?
Any condition that impairs sleeping well at night to the extent that it disturbs daytime functioning - often manifested as excessive daytime sleepiness - is a sleep disorder. The most common sleep disorders are sleep apnea and insomnia.
Common sleep problems include:
• Snoring
• Sleep apnea
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Sleepwalking
• Sleep-related seizures
The effects of sleep disorders during the day include:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Feeling unrested
• Poor job performance
• Mood disturbance
• Increased risk of automobile accidents
• Decreased ability to concentrate
• Irritability
• Morning headaches
Medical complications resulting from untreated sleep apnea can include:
• High blood pressure
• Heart beat irregularities
• Heart failure
• Stroke
Why should you consider having a sleep study?
• If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, particularly excessive snoring and daytime sleepiness.
• Having a sleep study that is performed in a qualified sleep lab is the only sure way to diagnose sleep apnea.
• Correct diagnosis leads to early treatment of sleep apnea that can reduce your symptoms and risk for complications such as high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms.
• A complete sleep test can rule out other sleep-related problems, such as narcolepsy or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).
• There are no risks are involved in undergoing a sleep study.
Sleep Centers of Tennessee, Inc.
Center for Sleep Disorders
931.484.4448
931.484.5557
352 Lantana Road
Crossville, TN 38555