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Missouri
Delta Medical Center
1008 North Main
Sikeston, MO 63801 USA
phone -573-472-7754
fax - 573-472-7755
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The
Sleep Institute at Missouri Delta Medical Center, is staffed by two Registered
Polysomnographic Technicians and one Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The Sleep Institute conducts quality sleep tests and offers treatment
for a variety of disorders.
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Name
of Disorder
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Symptoms
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Sleep
Apnea
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A serious medical
disorder in which breathing is repeatedly obstructed for periods.
Can occur hundreds of times a night. This disorder can contribute
to other medical problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease
and stroke. |
Habitual snoring,
daytime sleepiness, Irritability, brief memory impairment. |
| Narcolepsy |
A disorder of
the central nervous system that causes excessive daytime sleepiness
and/or cataplexy (sleep paralysis). |
Sleep attacks,
sudden weakness or paralysis from laughter or anger, brief feeling
of paralysis when falling asleep or awakening. |
| Restless Legs
Syndrome |
Sensations in
the legs resulting in a need for frequent movement to provide comfort.
Can often lead to insomnia and Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome (the
occasional kicking or moving of the limbs while asleep). |
"Creepy
crawlers" in the limbs. |
| Insomnia |
A condition
characterized by difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep. This
may be the result of depression or other sleep or medical disorders. |
Sleeplessness,
inability to sleep. |
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Those
suffering these symptoms, as well as those listed above, can usually
benefit from treatment at the Sleep Institute:
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Weight gain
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Unintentionally falling asleep
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Persons with legs that ache, and twitch or jerk at night
Once a patient is referred to the
Sleep Institute, tests are performed by our highly trained physicians
and technicians, to diagnose a sleep disorder. Often, the first
of these tests is a polysomnogram, or sleep study. This procedure
monitors sleep patterns, such as brain waves, muscle activity, heart
rate, breathing and snoring. The results assist doctors in finding
many diagnoses, however additional testing, such as multiple sleep
latency tests, conducted as the patient takes daytime naps, may
be needed to diagnose disorders not evident at night.
The
Sleep Institute offers rapid diagnostic and treatment services that
help patients restore quality, restful sleep. Trained sleep specialists
review the results of tests performed and work with you and your
physician to find the most appropriate treatment available.
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