Sleep Medicine

When you're feeling low on energy and struggling to focus because you're not getting enough rest, it might be time to enlist the help of a MercyOne sleep expert. Our providers can help in diagnosing the cause of those sleepless nights. If you are struggling to fall asleep, you find yourself waking repeatedly throughout the night or you are struggling to get a good night's rest, you might be suffering from an undiagnosed sleep disorder.

At MercyOne, our experts work to ensure you are getting the highest quality of sleep. We offer a personalized and comprehensive approach to sleep care – with consultation, evaluation, treatment and follow-up care. We're dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible sleep so you can live your best life.

What is a sleep disorder?

Sleep disorders refer to a change or disturbance in your normal sleep pattern. Sleep disorders may impact both the amount and quality of sleep you receive and can impact your life both physically and mentally without proper diagnosis and treatment.

At MercyOne, we recognize that sleep is an essential to you, and when you don’t sleep well, you put your job, relationships, productivity, health and safety at risk.

In addition, poor sleep increases the risk of a number of chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression as well as machine and motor vehicle accidents.

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Insomnia - Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep regularly or awakening during sleep.
Sleep apnea and snoring - Snoring is not only annoying, it may be the symptom of a more serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that affects your breathing and disrupts sleep.
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs.
Narcolepsy is the uncontrollable desire for sleep or sudden attacks of sleep. Daytime sleepiness is the primary symptom of this condition.
Other disorders - Snoring, sleepwalking, night terrors, nightmares, bed wetting, tooth grinding and nocturnal head-banging also can disrupt your sleep.

How do you know if you have a sleep disorder?

Your first step in determining if you have a sleep issue should begin by visiting with your primary care provider. Your provider may refer you to a sleep specialist, who can determine whether you need a sleep study or other tests.