Should I see a Sleep Specialist?
Sleep Disturbances leading to poor Sleep Quality
You need to watch for several signs to recognize if you need to see a Sleep Specialist.
Have you recently experienced any of the following General Health issues?
Morning headaches: These could be a sign of Sleep Apnea.
Difficulty concentrating or remembering things: Lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can impact cognitive function and can affect your concentration and ability to recall things.
Mood Changes: Sleep problems have been shown to be linked to depression as well as irritability.
Weight gain or difficulty losing weight: Sleep disruption can affect hormonal balance. This may lead to weight gain.
High Blood Pressure or Diabetes: Sleep Apnea has been shown to increase your Blood Pressure and create or worsen Diabetes.
Or, are you experiencing any of the below mentioned Sleep-specific issues?
Insomnia: You have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or you are waking up feeling tired. It is a recognized sleep disorder.
Excessive daytime sleepiness: You feel tired or drowsy even after sufficient sleep.
Snoring: You snore loudly with gasping or choking sounds. It is a recognized sleep disorder.
Waking up gasping for air: You feel like you are suffocating.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): You experience unpleasant sensations in your legs, especially at night, making it hard to rest. It is a recognized sleep disorder.
Nightmares or sleepwalking: You have frequent and disruptive sleep behaviors.
Remember that you may experience some or many of these signs. The severity of your symptoms also matter.
To address your sleep issues, start with a Sleep Screening Test offered by Dr Deepali Jere, certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, a Sleep Specialist who is qualified to treat sleep disorders.
