A sleep disorder is a disruption in normal sleep patterns. Research is finding that physical and psychological problems can be caused by the lack of sleep and other sleep disorders. Over 80 disorders of sleeping and waking result in diminished quality of life and personal health. And, more than one-third of all adults cannot get a good night's sleep.

Sleep disorders can lead to potentially serious, even life-threatening medical problems. In fact, billions of dollars and thousands of lives are lost each year due to accidents related to sleep disorders.

At Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, our Sleep Lab is a medical facility designed to evaluate people with sleep disturbances or with sleep-related problems. The lab offers a variety of diagnostic and treatment services for both acute and chronic sleep disorders.

Do you have any of these symptoms?
You may have a sleep disorder.

• Loud snoring
• Excessive daytime sleepiness and drowsiness
• Morning headaches, awakening with a fierce headache
• Creepy, crawly sensation of the legs
• Inability to fall asleep and/or remain asleep
• Falling asleep at inappropriate times
• Sleepiness while driving
• Irritability
• Difficulty concentrating
• Forgetfulness
• Tossing, turning, moving at night

  How are sleep disorders evaluated and treated?
  Once a neurologist refers a patient, sleep disorders are then evaluated by Board Certified Sleep Specialists. The evaluation includes an examination and interview by the Board Certified Sleep Specialist. Once a sleep disorder has been evaluated, the patient may be scheduled for an overnight sleep study or a day sleep study.

  This testing is done with state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified technologists. There are a wide variety of safe and effective treatments available.

  If you would like more information please contact us at: (757) 889-5990