Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Do not let a sleep disorder rob you of the rest your body needs or lead you to develop more significant health concerns. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, loud snoring, or irregular sleep patterns can all be signs of a sleep disorder. ECHN sleep specialists can help diagnose the problem and create a personalized treatment plan.
Sleep Disorders Center at Manchester Memorial Hospital
ECHN’s Sleep Disorder Center is certified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is staffed with specially trained sleep specialists use the latest techniques in sleep studies to evaluate, diagnose and treat sleep disorders and sleep-related conditions.
Treatable conditions include:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Breathing passages become temporarily blocked during sleep causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
A syndrome in which the legs, feet or toes will move during sleep, causing repeated sleep disruptions.
Central Sleep Apnea
A neurological condition in which the brain “forgets” to instruct the body to breathe.
Narcolepsy
A neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs that can interfere with the ability to fall asleep or stay asleep and is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest. RLS is also known at Willis-Ekborn Disease.
Insomnia
A chronic inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep throughout the night.
Sleep Studies
Sleep studies are an effective way for specialists to get valuable insight into a person’s sleep patterns and diagnose the cause of a sleep disorder. While some sleep studies can be conducted at home, the majority of patients are asked to stay overnight. ECHN’s Sleep Disorder Center provides private, home-like rooms for each patient that will provide comfort throughout the study.
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
If you wonder whether or not you may have a sleep disorder, the Epworth Sleepiness Scalle Questionnaire may help you decide if you should seek help for a sleep disorder.