Sleep Apnea

Periods of uninterrupted breathing during sleep. Often associated with loud snoring, snorting and gasping for breath. Sleep apnea can result in daytime sleepiness (leading to difficulties at work or even automobile accidents), memory and other intellectual difficulties, and depression. Sleep apnea can lead to worsening high blood pressure, and is associated with a higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes.

Restless Legs Syndrome/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Uncomfortable sensations in the legs near sleep time, leading to an irresistible need to move the legs and interference with falling asleep. Legs and arms may move or jerk involuntarily during sleep. Patients may complain of excessive sleepiness or insomnia, or both.

Narcolepsy

A brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bouts of excessive sleepiness. Patients with narcolepsy may lose muscular strength suddenly when emotionally upset or when laughing. In addition, they may experience vivid hallucinations as they fall asleep.

Disorders In Children

Care for children with sleep disorders demands special expertise. Insomnia, sleepwalking, nightmares, snoring, and other sleep-related symptoms are not only a problem for the young patient but for the entire family. At the Cushing Regional Hospital Sleep Study Center, our multidisciplinary approach ensures that the physiological and psychological needs particular to childhood are given thorough and expert attention. For infants, children, and adolescents, we provide effective diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services to aid in the management of sleep problems.

Insomnia

At least 15 percent of the population suffers from insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep – every year. Insomnia can be caused by a number of medical or behavioral factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, restless legs/periodic limb movements during sleep, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or poor sleep habits.