Sleep Study Aliso Viejo

If you are participating in a sleep study in Aliso Viejo you can expect to receive a wide variety of sleeping services to help you get that much needed rest. What is a sleep study? Simply put, the doctor or sleep technician will be observing your body as you sleep. It may be a good idea to participate in a sleep study if you are having problems falling to sleep, or maintaining sleep throughout the night.

If you are looking for a sleep study in Aliso Viejo, you will find out that a sleep study is also called a Polysonmnogram (PSG). This test is administered to see if you have a sleeping disorder. Keep in mind that the center conducts four types of sleep study tests. There is a standard overnight test to observe you. Then, there is the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) to find out if you have narcolepsy. Next, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) test may be conducted to treat sleep apnea. Finally, there is the split night CPAP which is used to detect a more serious sleeping disorder.

There are many things that our sleep technicians can do help you prepare for the sleep study in Aliso Viejo. The staff will inform you about what you need to bring to the study, and they will explain the entire sleep study procedure with you beforehand to ensure that you are comfortable and understand everything that is happening. You will be hooked up to sleep study equipment and you may need to use sleep study supplies. For example, an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine may be used to measure your brain's activity while you sleep. These tests are conducted to help prevent, detect, and treat sleep disorders. A qualified sleep technician on staff at the center will interview you and answer any questions that you may have about the study and after the test he will provide a treatment plan based on your evaluation after the study if treatment is needed.

Finally, there are some sleeping disorders that you may want to know more about, such as sleep apnea which can be indicated by loud snoring or a stopping of breathing throughout the night. Insomnia will cause a person to have difficulty falling to sleep. Circadian Rhythm Disorder happens when a person cannot sleep properly for more than four weeks. Sleepwalking is a common sleep disorder and it can be dangerous so seek help if you are sleepwalking. These are only a few of the potential diagnoses you may receive after completing a sleep study in Aliso Viejo. By contacting REM Sleep Labs today, you will be able to put your mind at ease, and finally take steps toward achieving a good night's sleep.