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Sleeping
disorders are increasingly common among the American public and can
cause significant disturbance in one's life.
Sleep Disorders
Center
PeaceHealth
Medical Group is pleased to offer a dedicated Sleep Disorders Center at
its Cordata location. The Center provides evaluation, treatment and
support for sleeping disorders affecting patients of all ages.
Common Sleep
Disorders
Obstructive
Sleep Apnea is a disorder of breathing during sleep. Typically it is
accompanied by loud snoring. Apnea during sleep consists of brief
periods throughout the night in which breathing stops. People with sleep
apnea frequently do not get enough oxygen during sleep, which causes
sleep disruption. Symptoms include: loud snoring, waking up unrefreshed
and tired, having trouble staying awake during the day, waking up with
headaches, waking up during the night sometimes with the sensation of
choking and night sweats. Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition
that can lead to other health problems.
Insomnia
is characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. It may
be caused by multiple factors. When the root cause is adequately
addressed, insomnia can be successfully treated. Symptoms include:
difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep that results in
unrefreshing sleep, daytime lack of energy, sleepiness and symptoms of
depression.
Restless Leg
Syndrome is characterized by an annoying feeling of leg
restlessness, mostly in the evening hours prior to bedtime. It can be
associated with iron deficiency, nerve damage or other medical
conditions. Symptoms include leg restlessness, which is worse while at
rest during the evening hours. It is usually improved temporarily by leg
movement and can cause significant sleep disruption.
Rapid Eye
Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder is characterized by violent dream
enactment behavior, often causing injury to oneself or the bed partner.
The behavior is due to increased muscle activity while asleep, and it is
sometimes associated with an underlying neurological disease. Symptoms
include acting out violent dreams while asleep with punching, kicking
and screaming.
Narcolepsy
is a chronic disorder affecting part of the brain where regulation of
sleep and wakefulness take place. Narcolepsy can be thought of as an
intrusion of dreaming sleep (REM) into the waking state. Symptoms
include: excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden temporary decrease or
loss of muscle tone, especially when emotional. Some may experience
vivid dream-like images when drifting off to sleep or waking up unable
to move or talk for a brief period of time.
Sleepwalking
(Somnambulism) is a series of complex behaviors that are initiated
during slow wave sleep and result in walking while asleep. The onset
typically occurs in children and can continue into adulthood. It is
occasionally associated with injuries.
Sleep Terrors
are characterized by a sudden arousal from slow wave sleep with a
piercing scream or cry, along with inconsolable intense fear and
confusion. Symptoms include a sudden episode of intense terror during
sleep. The episodes usually occur within the first third of the night,
and the person will not recall having the event when fully awake. These
events are mostly seen in children but can also happen in adults.
Puget Sound
Sleepers
The PeaceHealth
Medical Group Sleep Disorders Center is pleased to host Puget Sound
Sleepers, a CPAP and Sleep Apnea Support Group. This health awareness
group is part of the AWAKE network (Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic).
During these sessions, support is provided through education and sharing
of ideas and information among those who are affected by sleep
disorders.
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