Sleep Disorders Center
The Sleep Disorders Center at Tomball Regional Medical Center performs the sleep test that helps diagnose, determine and treat the root cause of sleep disorders.
The Sleep Disorders Center is located on the 4th Floor of Tomball Regional Medical Center. Patients, for your convenience, enter through the Heart Center lobby. Take the elevators across from the Heart Center admitting area to the 4th floor. Please call 281.401.7839 for additional Sleep Disorder Center information.
What is a Sleep Test?
There are different types of sleep studies. The type of sleep study performed will be determined by symptoms experienced, and a thorough physical examination. A polysomnographic technician will monitor your sleep through unobtrusive equipment read outside your room. Polysomnography involves recording your various stages of sleep, breathing, blood oxygen levels, muscle movements and heart rhythm. The recordings are made during your normal sleep schedule. Following the overnight study, preliminary test results are received and recommendations are made based on the findings. A pulmonologist trained in sleep disorders will review of the results and make recommendations.
Who needs a Sleep Test?
An estimated two in five Americans suffer from sleep disorders, which results in restless nights and excessive daytime sleepiness. A sleep disorder disturbs and/or limits the quality of nighttime sleep needed or daytime alertness. If you think you may be experiencing some of the symptoms of a sleep disorder, talk to your doctor or call 281.401.7839 for more information.
Common types of Sleep Disorders, include:
| Sleep Apnea |
is one of the most common sleep disorders. Sleep Apnea causes the patient to stop breathing many times during a night's sleep. The apnea usually results in reduction in blood oxygen levels and frequent arousals. Symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness and loud snoring.
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| Insomnia |
occurs when patients have difficulty falling sleep on a continuous basis. Having difficulty falling asleep before an upcoming stressful or exciting event is very normal. However, when sleepless nights become the rule rather than the exception medical attention should be sought. About one-sixth of the U.S. population suffers from the chronic, serious problem of being unable to fall or stay asleep.
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| Narcolepsy |
is a rare disorder causing the sufferer to suddenly fall asleep while engaged in waking activity (such as walking and conversation). "Sleep attacks" are often triggered by emotional events, such as laughter or crying.
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| Periodic Limb Movement (PLM) |
occurs when the patient’s legs move intensely and are then calm during sleep. The leg movement resumes, and the cycle repeats throughout the sleep cycle. |
| Restless Legs Syndrome |
is different from Periodic Limb Movement; the patient experiences a creeping/crawling feeling in the legs while trying to get to sleep. This can last up to several hours. |
Nightmares and Night Terrors
| Nightmares |
occur in the dream stage or Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep. The patient can recall vivid details of the dream upon waking.
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| Night Terrors |
sometimes begin with a piercing scream, with the patient appearing distressed and disoriented. The patient abruptly arouses from deep sleep, then quickly returns to sleep, remembering nothing of the episode. |
| Sleep Related Disorders |
Several disorders, which do not interrupt sleep, but do occur during sleep, are considered sleep related disorders. They include bed-wetting, sleepwalking, or acting out in violence during sleep. |
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance companies reimburse for sleep disorder testing. But because all companies vary, we will check the benefits of your policy’s coverage before the night of testing.
Please call 281.401.7839 for additional Sleep Disorder information.
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