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Overview of Sleep Disorders
Seeing a sleep specialist can help determine if you have a sleep disorder.
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Discussing Sleep With Your Doctor [0:42]
Dr. Lawrence Epstein describes the types of questions that doctors should be askixxng patients about their sleep.
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Although many problems with sleep can be dealt with through simple changes in routines or in the sleep environment, sometimes a change in behavior is not enough. If you are having a particular problem with sleep that goes on for a period of time, you might want to consult with a sleep specialist.
Sleep specialists are trained to evaluate individuals for sleep disorders. If you are diagnosed with a sleep disorder, it is important to get treatment. Sleep disorders are usually chronic and may lead to other health complications.
An Overview of Sleep Disorders
If you routinely experience excessive daytime sleepiness, you may have a sleep disorder. The good news is that most sleep disorders are highly treatable. more
Sleep Disorders Screening Survey
Take this simple test to determine whether you may have a sleep disorder that requires medical treatment. more