Feeling tired? You\u2019re not alone. According to The National Sleep Foundation, millions of Americans lack adequate sleep and suffer from a sleep disorder. To better help individuals get a good night\u2019s rest, Jamaica Hospital has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art Sleep Center.<\/p>\n
The Sleep Center staff is comprised of Board Certified Sleep Specialists and Respiratory Therapists who work together to diagnose and treat the following sleep disorders: narcolepsy (falling asleep suddenly during the day often without warning), sleep apnea (irregular interruptions in breathing during sleep), snoring, shift work sleep disorders (sleep difficulties stemming from working irregular hours or overnight shifts), and pediatric sleep disorders, such as night terrors.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur lives are consumed with work, family, and personal responsibilities, all of which greatly impact the time we get to rest,\u201d said Dr. Mayank Shukla, Director of Sleep Medicine at Jamaica Hospital. \u201cInadequate sleep is considered the norm but we have to understand that sleep affects our overall health, so if you\u2019re not getting enough rest, it\u2019s important to find out why.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr. Shukla adds that the various symptoms of a sleep disorder can include: daytime sleepiness, fatigue, falling asleep at inappropriate times, loud snoring, frequent nocturnal movements, nighttime chest pains, poor memory and concentration, and morning headaches.<\/p>\n
Jamaica Hospital\u2019s Sleep Center performs overnight tests, where a patient wears electrodes so that their breathing, brain waves, muscle movements, snoring, and heart rate can be monitored by a technician throughout the night. The testing environment is comfortable and homelike. Each patient room has soundproof walls for privacy and is furnished with a queen size bed, a flat screen television, and a DVD player. A continental breakfast is also available to patients before their morning departure.<\/p>\n
\u201cSleep disorders and lack of sleep is a growing problem,\u201d said Dr. Shukla. \u201cPeople often ignore their continued sleepiness, not realizing that it can be the result of a sleep disorder. It\u2019s important that people mention this problem to their doctor.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you have a sleep disorder or suspect that you have a sleep disorder and would like to schedule an appointment, ask your doctor to provide you with a referral to Jamaica Hospital\u2019s Sleep Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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