Did you know that 1 in 5 adults are suffering from Untreated Sleep Disorders?
Untreated, sleep disorders can have a devastating impact on health and quality of life. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, decreased cognitive functions, and other health concerns have been linked to inadequate sleep.
SLEEP DISORDERS
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that requires careful attention and proper treatment. This disorder, which can become life-threatening, involves the frequent collapsing of the breathing passageway during sleep. This collapsing can cause a partial or complete blockage of the airway. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can often lead to high blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack, and stroke.
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Snoring is a common problem among all ages and both genders, and it affects approximately 90 million American adults—37 million on a regular basis. Snoring can cause disruptions to your bed-partner’s sleep in addition to your own, but it is more than just a nuisance. Snoring is linked to sleep apnea and other serious health concerns such as heart disease.
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Parasomnias include sleep walking, sleep talking, teeth grinding, sleep terrors, rhythmic-movement disorder (head banging, head rolling or body rocking) and REM sleep behavior disorder (acting out a dream, which may result in injury to the person or bed-partner). Some examples of parasomnias are sleepwalking, nightmares, sleep paralysis, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep aggression. Parasomnias can have negative effects on people both during sleep and while awake.
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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that involves excessive, uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. It is caused by a dysfunction of the brain mechanism that controls sleeping and waking. If you have narcolepsy, you may have “sleep attacks” while in the middle of talking, working, or even driving.
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Difficulty falling or staying asleep. Insomnia is the most common type of sleep disorder. It is the inability to get the amount of sleep needed to wake up refreshed and well-rested.
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Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder that causes an almost irresistible urge to move your legs (or arms). The urge to move occurs when you’re resting or lying down and is usually due to uncomfortable, tingly, aching, or creeping sensations.
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WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
At SleepWorks Medical, we take pride in how many patients we’ve been able to help overcome snoring and sleep apnea so they can re-discover a good night’s sleep. Watch some of our satisfied patient’s success stories and find out how we took great care of them and exceeded their expectations.
