The Sleep Services team at the Forsyth Stroke & Neurosciences Institute is dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep problems. We not only determine why you aren't getting to sleep but also chart a course of treatment to help you sleep.
At our Sleep Disorder Center, patients are evaluated and treated for a wide range of sleep disorders, including:
- Sleep Apnea - Sleep apnea occurs when an airway is blocked, interrupting the patient's breathing and causing him or her to wake up. This can cause daytime tiredness, headaches and irritability, along with a higher risk of serious illnesses such as high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.
- Periodic Leg Movements - Periodic leg movements are often referred to as "leg twitches" during sleep. Patients are usually not aware they are having periodic leg movements, but they may still feel drowsy during the day.
- Restless Leg Syndrome - Restless leg syndrome (RLS) causes leg aches or cramps that may result in involuntary jerking of the leg. RLS can keep a person from falling asleep or feeling as if they are not getting enough rest.
- Insomnia - Insomnia is when you have problems falling or staying asleep. One of the most common sleep problems, insomnia can be a symptom of many other physical or psychological problems.
- Narcolepsy - Patients with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness, even if they get enough sleep at night, often accompanied by sleep paralysis and frightening dreams or hallucinations just before falling asleep or right after waking up.
- Hypersomnolence - Patients with hypersomnolence experience excessive sleepiness or an excessive need for sleep, especially during the day.
