Good sleep is essential for our quality of life and health. Today, about 45% of the world's population has sleep problems, which is a threat to mental and physical health.
In the Sleep Consultation, the specialist doctor evaluates, diagnoses and promotes the treatment of different sleep disturbances. In addition, an assessment of the relationship between sleep deprivation and chronic diseases is carried out, through a multidisciplinary approach. Some auxiliary diagnostic tests performed are: Polysomnography, Cardiorespiratory Polygraphy, Actigraphy, among others.
You should book a Sleep Consultation if you have symptoms or problems such as:
– Sleeping poorly and Insomnia;
– Snoring;
– Breathing stops during sleep;
- Drowsiness during the day and tiredness;
– Headaches during the day;
- And others;
Sleep Apnea Syndrome:
Sleep apnea syndrome is a common disorder, which affects about 17% of men and 9% of women, according to the most conservative studies.
The brain registers the lack of oxygen and the individual awakens just enough to clear the airway and start breathing again, starting a new cycle. These events put pressure on the heart and can result in hypertension, coronary disease, arrhythmias or stroke.
Insomnia:
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders: international studies show that it affects 30-45% of the adult population.
Chronic insomnia is characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or waking up earlier than desired. It is associated with daytime symptoms that can be very diverse and have a negative impact on quality of life. These include fatigue, mood swings or irritability, headache, cognitive changes, and reduced work and social functioning.
Restless Legs Syndrome:
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by a feeling of discomfort and restlessness in the legs when at rest and can make it difficult to fall asleep at the beginning of the night or stay asleep.
It is a frequent disorder, which affects 3 to 10% of the population, and affects adults, adolescents and children, with a high familial incidence.
