SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER
Do you toss and turn all night? Do you sleep soundly but feel un-refreshed in the morning or tired during the day? If so, you may be one of the almost 50 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder. Most are unaware of their problem and may only be alerted to it by a bed partner.
Symptoms typically include:
- Snoring
- Gaps or irregularities in breathing during sleep
- Un-refreshed sleep
- Daytime sleepiness and napping
- Restless sleep
- Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep
- Painful or crawling sensations in legs while sitting quietly or lying in
bed
- Jerking of the limbs, particularly legs during sleep
- Vivid, frightening, or violent dreams
Treatment and Evaluation
The Hanover Hospital Sleep Disorders Center offers a wide variety of treatments
for sleep disorders. Referral from a physician is necessary for an appointment
in the Sleep Center. If you do not have a physician, please call us and we will
be happy to provide you with a list of physicians from which to choose.
The actual sleep study is performed in the Sleep Center. This state-of-the-art facility currently has 2 patient testing rooms and offers the latest technology in diagnosing sleep disorders in a comfortable setting. Patients arrive at the Sleep Center around 9:00 p.m. and the technologist connects the patient to monitoring equipment. The study is conducted throughout the night while the patient sleeps. In most cases, the patient is able to leave for his/her normal routine early the next morning.
Insurance
Most insurance companies and managed care plans cover the cost of evaluating,
testing, and treating sleep disorders. The Center staff will advise you and
your doctor if a pre-authorization will be necessary to obtain from your health
plan.
Contact Us. If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about
a sleep disorder, please call the Hanover Hospital Sleep Disorders Center at
(717) 633-2229.