Sleep Medicine

Sleepless nights?  The Center for Sleep Medicine at Overlook Hospital can help.

Almost 40 million Americans suffer from some kind of sleep disorder such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy or sleep apnea (excessive, loud snoring).  Occasional trouble sleeping – perhaps due to deadlines at work or a stressful time at home, are nothing to worry about, but chronic sleep loss can lead to lack of concentration, depression, or, in extreme cases, even death.

Not sure if you have a sleep disorder problem?  Here are the common symptoms:

• Loud, heavy snoring
• Irregular breathing during sleep
• Unrefreshing or restless sleep
• Excessive daytime sleepiness and napping
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Jerking of limbs, particularly legs, during sleep
• Prolonged use of sleep aids
• Difficulty concentrating
• Morning headaches
• Chest pain
• Vivid, frightening or violent dreams
• Painful or crawling sensations in legs while sitting still or lying in bed
• Falling asleep at work or while driving
• Weak spells associated with anger or laughter

At Overlook Hospital's Center for Sleep Medicine, board-certified sleep specialists evaluate your condition and develop tailored treatment plans to help you get a good night’s sleep every night. Our private monitoring rooms – just like hotel rooms – are available for overnight observation if your sleep disorder specialist prescribes a sleep study or a polysomnogram.