Which doctor is best for sleep?

Which doctor is best for sleep?

A neurologist is a doctor with in-depth training in nervous systems disorders. An imbalance in your brain chemistry can cause a many negative symptoms, including insomnia. Neurologists also treat restless leg syndrome, a common cause of insomnia.

Is PSG a sleep study?

PSG Study: The First Test Your first study is a PSG (polysomnogram). It determines if you have sleep apnea. During this study, we will hook you up to electrodes that will monitor you while you sleep. The study will monitor body functions such as brain waves, heart rate, leg movements and breathing during sleep.

What equipment is used in a polysomnography?

A variety of sensors are taped to the body parts to record brain waves, eye movements, muscle tone, body movements, heart rhythm, and breathing patterns overnight. No painful equipment (such as needles) is used. The oxygen content of the blood is measured noninvasively with a simple clip on a finger (pulse oximeter).

How is a polysomnography performed?

If you are a night shift worker, many centers can perform the test during your normal sleep hours. Your health care provider will place electrodes on your chin, scalp, and the outer edge of your eyelids. You will have monitors to record your heart rate and breathing attached to your chest.

Can insomnia Be Cured?

The good news is that most cases of insomnia can be cured with changes you can make on your own—without relying on sleep specialists or turning to prescription or over-the-counter sleeping pills.

What causes insomnia?

Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders.

Can sleep study results be wrong?

It is possible for a home sleep test to produce a “false-positive result.” About 15 percent of people without OSA are likely to receive a false-positive result. This is even more common in older adults who often have other medical problems or sleep disorders that affect sleep.