About Sleep Study Test
Sleep study/ sleep apnea is, also called polysomnography, helps evaluate sleep patterns in patients. It is a non-interfering study where a technician monitors the patient’s body and brain overnight. The study tracks and examine breathing, heartbeat, brain waves, leg movements, snoring, blood oxygen level, brain waves pattern, heart rate etc. When a doctor suggests this test, then he may want to identify sleep health issues or disorders related to sleep.
The test is performed in a lab, and a person is asked to spend the night. The polysomnography instruments record the necessary data. The ambience of the room is made comfortable for patients. The whole procedure is painless where sensors and electrodes are placed in the patient’s body. Later the data is collected by a lab technician and sent to a doctor for examination.
Symptoms
The common symptoms for obstructive and central sleep apneas include:
- 1. Loud snoring
- 2. Gasping for air during sleep
- 3. Awakening with a dry mouth
- 4. Morning headache
- 5. Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
- 6. Excessive daytime sleepiness
Sleep Apnea / Sleep Study Treatment in Jodhpur
Though there is a variety of sleep disorders, thus there is a range of treatment options available. Your recommended treatment depends upon the severity of the sleep disorder. Thus, make an appointment with Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Ankit Rathi in Jodhpur to understand the treatment options available for you.
